Listening
True or False: Hearing means noticing a sound by the ear.
True
True or False: Mindful Seeing is focusing on what we see and forget about it.
False; Think about it
True or False: Mindful Smelling impairs our memory.
False; it sharpens/strengthens our memory
True or False: Emotions can affect our heartrate.
True
What is the opposite of Mindful Tasting?
Mindless tasting/eating.
How is listening different from hearing?
Listening requires focus so our brain can think about the meaning of the words.
Describe the experiment we did to demonstrate Mindful Seeing.
Drops of food coloring in water.
Name the 2 types of memories a smell can remind us of.
Positive & Negative
Our heart beat ____ times faster when we feel _____ than when we feel relaxed.
2; angry
Describe something you noticed for the first time while practice Mindful Tasting in group.
Answers will vary.
High frequencies are difficult for ______ people to hear.
Older
Describe how we can tell if something is soft just by using our sense of sight.
Based on the memories we have from past experiences.
Describe Mindful Smelling.
Describe Mindful Movement.
Being aware of or noticing the physical sensations in our body when active or at rest.
Describe Mindful Tasting.
Appreciate the food we eat & slow down to enjoy it.
Mindful listeners are better able to follow _____, solve ______, & _________ with others.
Directions, problems, communicate
Mindful Seeing is when we use ______ attention and notice ______.
Focused; details
In our short-term memory, we remember ____% of what we smell.
35%
Name 3 of the benefits of Mindful Movement.
Healthier hearts, improved focus, better mood, positive interactions with others.
List the 3 things we notice while using Mindful Tasting.
Flavor, texture, & temperature.
Explain what Mindful Listening is.
When we choose what sounds to focus our attention on.
Name the 3 things we are aware of or notice when using Mindful Seeing.
Within ourselves, with others, and in our surroundings
Explain why our sense of smell is more connected to emotional memories than the other senses.
What is cortisol and which part of the brain releases it.
Stress hormone; Guard Dog or Amygdala
Name 2 of the benefits of Mindful Tasting.
Identify different tastes, build descriptive skills, make healthier food choices, improved digestion.