THEORY
Name one benefit of practicing Mindfulness.
- Stress reduction & emotional regulation
- Physical health benefits
- Improves focus and cognitive function
- Every day presence and well-being
Name one daily activity you can do mindfully.
Eating, walking, showering, brushing teeth,etc.
Name one feeling mindfulness can help you manage.
Stress, anxiety, sadness, anger
Mindfulness can help lower ____.
Stress
Name two mindfulness techniques.
- Breath awareness
- Walking / Movement
- Body scan meditation
- Mindful eating
- Loving Kindness
When practicing mindful breathing, which part of your body do you usually focus on?
The breath (nose, chest, or belly as it rises and falls)
Name one way mindfulness can help when you feel angry or sad.
Pause to breathe, observe thoughts, respond calmly
Who can practice mindfulness - Kids or adults?
Both
Name three causes of mindlessness or stress.
- Multitasking
- Digital Overload
- Past and future worries
- Chronic Stress
Give one example of how mindfulness can help at school or work.
Better concentration, less test anxiety, calmer before presentations
True or False: Mindfulness means never feeling stress.
FALSE
Mindfulness does not mean never feeling stress. Instead, it is about becoming aware of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in the present moment without judgment.
About how many minutes of daily practice can show benefits?
Even 5 - 10 minutes
Name two expert-based solutions on Mindfulness
- MBSR & MBCT programs
- Daily meditation & breathing exercises
- Mindfulness apps / guided practices
- Schools & workplaces
Name one way you can bring mindfulness into a busy day.
Take one minute breathing breaks, mindful stretching, short meditation
Name one physical sign you might feel when anxious.
Fast heartbeat, tense muscles, difficulty in breathing, etc.
Name one famous person who has publicly said they practice mindfulness.
Oprah Winfrey, Emma Watson, Steve Jobs, Lebron James.
Mindfulness comes from this ancient tradition, but is now widely used in psychology and medicine.
Buddhism
What does “mindful eating” mean?
Paying full attention to the taste, smell, and feel of food while eating slowly
Share two things you can do mindfully to calm strong emotions.
Deep breathing, naming feelings, grounding with senses...
Mindfulness can actually change the brain – name one brain part it strengthens
Prefrontal cortex or Hippocampus