Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness?
Paying attention to what's going on, both inside and outside of you, in the present moment
Name 1 of the 3 "What" skills.
Observe
Describe
Participate
Name 1 of the 3 "How" Skills.
Don't Judge
Stay Focused
Do what works
When in this state of mind, logic and facts do not matter, only your feelings matter.
Emotion Mind
What does S-T-O-P stand for?
Stop
Take a step back
Observe
Proceed Mindfully
Mindfulness helps us balance ____________ and ______________ .
Emotions and Facts
Which "What" skill involves using words to label what you think, feel, or notice with your senses?
Describing
Which "How" Skill means focusing on your goals, and playing by the rules in order to meet these goals.
Doing what works
When in this state of mind, feelings do not matter, only facts and logic matter.
Reasonable Mind
When should you use STOP skills?
In situations when you would usually react without thinking, or act impulsively.
What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation?
Mindfulness can be done anytime, anywhere! All it takes is paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
Meditation involves sitting for a pre-determined amount of time, and focusing the mind on something (breath, body sensations, thoughts).
Which "What" skill involves jumping fully into an activity, and not worrying about how others see you?
Participating
Which "How" skill means that you're not evaluating things as "good" or "bad", but instead noticing the facts of the situation?
Not Judging
When in this state of mind, you take into account both facts and feelings, and come to a balanced decision.
Wise Mind
How do STOP skills help?
They help you to slow down, so you have time to use your skills and find your wise mind before you react, so you can choose your next action mindfully.
Why should we practice mindfulness?
It can help us to act less mindlessly and impulsively. It can help us to take control of our minds, instead of letting our minds control us.
Which "What" skill involves using your senses to notice what's happening around you, and noticing your thoughts and feelings as they come and go?
Observing
Which "How" skill means that you're paying attention to one thing at a time, and not thinking about the past or worrying about the future?
Staying Focused
What is the problem with being in emotion mind?
Emotion mind can get us into trouble, because when we have strong emotions, they can drive us to act without thinking.
Another resident bumped into you in the hallway and made you stumble, and your immediate urge is to push them. Walk us through how you could use your STOP skills in this situation.
S - stop yourself from reacting
T - literally take a step back from the person, or take a deep breath to separate yourself a little from the situation.
O - observe the situation, what you're feeling, the urge you have, the thoughts going through your head, what the other resident is doing
P - Think about your goals, think about what actions might make things worse or better for you, act with awareness.
What's one way you can practice mindfulness as part of your everyday routine?
eat one of your meals/snacks mindfully; take a mindful shower; go for a mindful walk; take a few mindful breaths while sitting in class.
Which "What" skill is this an example of: Singing and dancing along to your favorite song, and letting go of all other worries.
Participating
Change this phrase from a judgment to a fact: "I'm such an idiot for not knowing how to do this math problem!"
"I am having some trouble with this math problem. Maybe I can ask for help."
Why are emotions important?
Give an example of when you used, or could have used, your STOP skills recently, and walk us through the steps.
your own example!
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