Mindfulness Facts
What is mindfulness?
What is focusing on the here and now, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Being fully present!
What is stress?
What is a natural reaction your body has when changes or challenges occur.
True/False: Stress cannot be managed
What is False! There are many different techniques for stress management.
True/False: Mindfulness activities cannot be done while eating dinner.
What is false! This is called mindfulness eating, which can be done when eating at any part of the day as a mindfulness activity.
Do we have group next week?
What is no! Break week is scheduled for the next week.
True/False: Can you practice mindfulness at any time?
What is true
True/False: Stress only affects women
What is false! Stress can affect everyone!
Can mindfulness be used as a skill to manage stress?
What is Yes! You can lessen the chance of experiencing stress as well as help manage it.
True/False: Deep breathing or boxed breathing is a skill used when practicing mindfulness.
True/False: The color of the Statue of Liberty is blue.
What is False! The statue of liberty is green.
What is one benefit of doing mindfulness?
What is
Better sleep
Stress management
Emotional regulation
Decreased anxiety
Can long-term stress cause health problems?
What is yes! Stress that is not dealt with can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes.
True/False: The coping skill gratitude is an example of stress management.
If I am walking outside focusing on the feeling of the ground crunching below my feet, the smell of the air around me, the sound of birds in the distance, and looking at the beautiful sky, what am I practicing?
Who was the first president of the United States?
Who is George Washington!
True/False: Mindfulness is a natural skill, no practice involved
What is False! It is a skill just like any other type of therapy and requires practice.
True/False: All stress is bad for you
What is False! Stress can motivate people to perform such as a test or new interview and can be lifesaving in some situations.
True/False: Only sleeping for 2 hours a night is a great way to manage stress!
What is false! The less sleep you get, the more you might experience stress. Sleeping for more than 7 hours a night can help manage stress.
What mindfulness technique involves using taste, touch, hearing, seeing, and smell to promote relaxation?
What are the five senses of mindfulness! Focusing on these five senses can help us focus and relax.
What is the most popular pizza topping in the United States?
What is pepperoni! (My favorite)
Is Mindfulness a form of meditation?
What is Yes! Mindfulness can be made within or outside formal meditation.
Can it be harder to concentrate if you are stressed?
What is Yes! When there are large amounts of stress, daily tasks may be harder to stay attentive to.
Feelings of fear, anger, nightmares, headaches, stomach problems, lack of energy and difficulties sleeping can be caused by?
What is stress! Stress can cause all of these.
What mindfulness activity involves shifting your attention gradually through your body to notice sensations and release tension?
What is a body scan!
What is the only flying mammal?
What is a bat!