Mindfulness Basics
What is the practice of focusing your awareness on the present moment called?
What is mindfulness
This action done every morning can ground you in the present before starting your day.
What is mindful breathing (or meditation)?
This body practice, often done on a mat, can increase presence and flexibility.
What is yoga?
This device is a common cause of distraction and disconnection from the present.
What is a smartphone?
This type of meditation focuses on breathing and observing thoughts non-judgmentally.
What is mindfulness meditation
Taking a mindful walk involves focusing on this with each step.
What is your breath or footstep?
This “scan” is a mindfulness technique that brings attention to different parts of your body.
What is yoga?
This mental loop of overthinking the past or future pulls you from now.
What is rumination?
True or False: Multitasking is an effective way to stay present.
What is false
This common object can be used as a “mindful anchor” throughout your day.
What is your breath (or a bell, stone, etc.)
When your body is present but your mind is elsewhere, it’s called this.
What is mind-wandering (or dissociation)?
This “mode” of the brain is active when not focused on the task at hand.
What is the default mode network?
This "sense" helps us notice our inner bodily states (e.g., heartbeat, hunger).
What is interoception? |
True or False: Being present means avoiding thinking about the future completely.
What is false?
This action (done with media) often causes divided attention.
What is multitasking?
Name the 3 key attitudes of mindfulness (starts with ‘N’, ‘P’, and ‘O’).
What are non-judgment, patience, and openness
This phrase reminds you to engage fully in whatever you’re doing: “Be here ___.”
What is “Be here now”?
Name 2 external and 2 internal distractions.
What are noises, phones (external); thoughts, emotions (internal)?