Mindfulness

Definitions

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What does mindfulness mean?

A state of nonjudgmental awareness 

200

What does awareness mean?

noticing your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations as they happen.

300

What does acceptance mean?

Observing in a non-judgmental manner. 

400

What does rumination mean?

Repetitively going over a thought or problem

True or False

100

Mindfulness is a state of mind

True

200

Mindfulness increases symptoms of anxiety and depression.

False

300

Mindfulness is easy to achieve. 

False

400

The goal of mindfulness is to clear your mind. 

False

Practice

100

While walking, notice how your body moves and feels with each step. Then expand your awareness to your surroundings.  

Mindfulness Walk

200

Make a conscious effort to notice the present moment through your five senses. 

Five Senses

300

Pay close attention to the physical sensations throughout your body. 

Body Scan

400

Sit in a comfortable place, and begin paying attention to your breathing. 

Mindfulness Meditation 

Benefits

100

List two benefits of mindfulness

Any two

200

Mindfulness reduces symptoms of this and this? 

Depression and anxiety

300

Mindfulness improves, this, this, and this? 

Memory, focus, and mental processing speed. 

400

Mindfulness improves your ability to this and this. 

Adapt to stressful situations and manage emotions. 

Senses

100

List 1 thing you smell. 

Any smell

200

List two things you hear

Anything you hear

300

List 4 things you feel

400

List 5 things you see.