mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
awareness of present moment, including ones own thoughts, feelings, senses
Breathe in slowly, count for at least 5 seconds, hold your breath for 5-10 seconds, breathe out slowly for 5 seconds, repeat until calm
deep breathing
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
Michael Phelps
What does RAIN stand for?
recognize, allow, investigate, nurture
Thinking of favorite or least favorite places or things is called what?
Imagery
naming as many items as you can in a category is called the categories technique. Why is this helpful?
to distract your mind and allow yourself to reflect on your thoughts
Which famous singer is Travis Kelce dating?
Taylor Swift
When would one use mindfulness?
Can be useful all day every day! Most beneficial for you all when you are overwhelmed with emotions and want to feel present
Using your five senses, what would you experience when imagining yourself at the beach?
sight: the water
sound: the waves
touch: the sand or water
taste: water (or a snack you might have)
smell: sunscreen
this technique will bring you into the here-and-now by directing your focus to sensations in the body by taking 5 deep breaths, noticing sensations in your body, and scanning your senses
body awareness
what is the 6th month in the year?
June
practicing the relaxation of your body and feeling present in the moment is called what
meditation
tensing your muscles, holding the tension, and releasing the tension
What is this relaxation technique?
progressive muscle relaxation
using mental exercises helps to take your mind off uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. What is an example of the mental exercises we learned about?
naming all the objects you see in a room.
describing steps to perform an activity.
counting backwards from 100.
reading something backwards.
drawing an object in your mind.
how many letters are in the alphabet?
26
listening to someone mindfully while being present fully and absorbing the speakers whole statement is called what?
mindful listening
A location where you feel comfortable and are able to practice mindfulness and relaxation is called what?
a safe space
to relax and focus on physical sensations in the body in order to feel present in the moment is called what?
Grounding
what is Justin Bieber's birthday?
March 1, 1994