What is mindfulness?
What is the definition of mindfulness?
Paying attention to the present moment without judgment. This can be: tuning into all 5 senses, what's around you, or how you feel.
How is mindful breathing different from regular breathing?
Mindful breathing means paying attention to your breath, taking slow, deep breaths. While regular breathing is automatic and does not require thinking.
What is a mindful body scan?
A practice of bringing attention to each part of the body, noticing sensations without judgment. Noticing what your breath feels like, where your body is tense, etc.
What is Mindful Sleep?
Being present and aware of your thoughts, sensations and your environment as you fall asleep.
What is Mindful Movement?
Engaging in physical activities with full attention and awareness of your body's movements.
Name one benefit of practicing mindfulness.
It lowers stress, improves your focus, helps you manage your emotions, etc
What is one thing you can focus on during mindful breathing?
You can focus on your breath, how your breath feels, going in and out the sensations in your body. What do your deep breaths feel like in your body? etc.
How does a body scan help you become more aware of your body?
It helps to identify areas where your body is tense or uncomfortable and helps you relax those areas.
Name one benefit of practicing mindful sleep techniques before bed.
It helps you get better sleep. It helps you fall asleep faster. It helps you feel more relaxed. It lowers issues related to sleep.
Name one activity you could do mindfully.
Yoga. Walking. Going for a hike. Going for a run.
True or false? Mindfulness means always being happy and calm.
False.
Name one situation when you can use mindful breathing.
Before a test, when you're feeling nervous before the music concert, when you're feeling anxious, etc.
True or false? You need to lie down to do a body scan.
False. You can do it sitting or standing.
True or false? Mindful sleep means trying to control your thoughts and dreams while falling asleep.
False.
True or false? Mindful movement requires performing activities quickly and without thinking.
False mindful movement involves slowly and mindfully paying attention to each movement of your body.
Name one activity you can do mindfully.
Eating, walking, listening to music, drawing, coloring, etc
How can mindful breathing help you when you're feeling stressed?
It can calm your nervous system and bring focus back to the present moment.
Name 3 body parts you might focus on during a body scan.
Your head, shoulders, chest, heart, stomach, abdomen/belly, legs, feet, toes, face, etc.
Name one way to practice mindful sleep.
Guided meditation body scan. Muscle relaxation. Deep breathing guided visualizations, etc.
How can mindful movement help improve your focus and concentration?
It helps direct your attention to your body and your breathing, and it can help you focus your thoughts and provide clarity.
How could you use mindfulness every day?
Mindfulness can be practiced while doing routine things like washing dishes, picking up your room, walking or riding to school, etc.
Describe a time when you used mindful breathing to help you focus better or calm down.
When faced with a challenging task like taking a test or completing a difficult assignment or arguing with a friend.
How might doing a body scan before bedtime help you relax and fall asleep faster?
Doing a body scan before bed means focusing on each part of your body and noticing how it feels, so this could help calm down parts of your body that are tense or energetic.
Describe one thing you can do to create a peaceful bedtime routine that helps you feel relaxed and ready for sleep.
You can create a routine by turning off screens, turning off the lights, reading a book, listening to calm music, making the room a comfortable temperature.
How can practicing mindfulness while doing activities like walking or playing outside help you enjoy them more?
You pay attention to how your body feels and the sights and sounds around you. This can help you appreciate the moment and feel more connected to your surroundings.