Mindfulness is Awesome!
Remembering a shopping list is an example of this kind of mind!
Fact Mind
What kind of mind do you use when you get angry?
Emotional Mind
What is the Mascot of Tracey Elementary?
"Chicken wing
Chicken wing
Hot dog and baloney"
Sing the next two lines of the song!
"Chicken and macaroni
Chillin with my homies"
"Wise Mind" is a combination of what two types of minds?
Fact Mind and Emotional Mind
When would "Emotional Mind" be a problem for a person?
A person could get too emotional and become very upset or angry very quickly without really thinking if it's helpful or safe.
Imagine that you're outside during recess playing soccer when someone trips you. You don't know if they did it on purpose or by accident. How would your "Emotional Mind" react? Is that a safe or helpful reaction?
Your "Emotional Mind" would react by becoming either very angry or very upset. You might, yell, push, or run away. This can often be an unsafe or unhelpful reaction.
List the three different kinds of minds.
Fact Mind
Emotional Mind
Wise Mind
What does PRINT stand for at Tracey School?
Problem Solving
Respect
Integrity
Neighborliness
Taking Responsibility
What is the name of Dr. Jeff's son?
Noam
Imagine that you're outside during recess playing soccer when someone trips you. You don't know if they did it on purpose or by accident. How would your "Wise Mind" react? Is that a safe or helpful reaction?
Your "Wise Mind" would try to understand what happened before you react. You would probably try to take some deep breaths, talk to an adult, or ask to take a break. This is a safe or helpful reaction.
What animal is always at a baseball game?
A Bat!
When would "Fact Mind" be a problem for a person?
"Fact Mind" doesn't help you think about the feelings of others. It also doesn't let you feel your feelings or emotions.
What three things are you supposed to do when you're being mindful?
1. Be in the moment (Not thinking about yesterday or tomorrow)
2. Be focused (not get distracted)
3. Not be judgemental (not think of things as being "good" or "bad"
What are two things you can do to help calm yourself down if you see that you're getting upset?
Ask to talk to an adult
Take deep breaths
Ask to take a break
Distract yourself with something else