Parts of Mindfulness
Paying attention to what is happening right now including thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.
What does FADS stand for?
Frustration, Anxiety, Desire, Sadness
How does thinking about effects of actions increase awareness?
It helps you think before acting and understand your choices.
What does it mean to respond instead of react?
Choosing actions carefully instead of letting emotions control you.
How does slowing down help awareness?
It makes it easier to notice thoughts and feelings.
Why think about your needs and others' needs before responding?
It helps you choose a response that takes care of yourself and respects others.
Why might you protect yourself when feeling FADS?
Uncomfortable feelings make you want relief or to feel better.
What are JEL Feelings?
Joy, Excitement, Love
Why is noticing thoughts important?
It helps you understand feelings and make better choices.
Give one example of doing something slowly and mindfully.
Examples: breathing, eating, walking, listening, drawing
How does understanding actions affects others build compassion?
You begin to care about other people’s feelings and treat them kindly.
How might making yourself feel better hurt others?
You might say or do things that hurt feelings or cause problems.
What is heartfulness?
Wishing happiness for yourself and others by being kind and caring.
Why have space between action and response?
It gives you time to think before reacting.
How can thoughts affect other people?
They influence your words and actions.