Mindfulness
The active commitment to remaining in the physical present, with non-judgmental awareness of the events surrounding us
What is mindfulness?
The age at which the brain is fully developed
What is 25 years old?
The number of sides the Hexaflex shape has
What is 6
This has the ability to change the makeup of ours brains
What is mindfulness?
The part of the brain that activates the fight or flight response
What is the amygdala?
Accept. Identify. Move.
To me, mindfulness is:
What is:
(open to student answer)
The average human brain weighs
What is 3 pounds?
The analogy of cutting the string
What is letting go of something so you are no longer carrying the weight of that particular thought, thing, etc.?
The percentage mindfulness can reduce physical pain by
What is upwards of 50%
Mindfulness has been associated with the perceived reduction of pain in participants by upwards of 50%. The practice of mindfulness helps us gain control over our thoughts and emotional reactions, which can shift our relationship with pain. This can be an especially useful tool for people who experience chronic pain.
The part of the brain associated with good, rational decision making
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This is the part of the brain that responds to situations with good judgment and an awareness of long-term consequences.
What is one way that you could fix your "flat tire" more quickly (as it relates to AIM)
What is (open to student response)..
One of the top 5 most mindful courtiers in the world
What is:
Analyzed data included attributes such as social tolerance, work-life balance, civic engagement, healthcare, ecological footprint and income levels. (The World Economic Forum)
The part of the brain that controls emotional reesponses
What is the hypothalamus?
The most difficult part of the Past, Future, NOW activity you completed in class last week (in your opinion)
What is:_____
O'Hair's answer (not letting my thoughts wander).