Myths
True or False: Mindfulness is really only for Buddhists
False!
Mindfulness belongs to us all!
This state of mind is ruled by facts, reason, logic and pragmatics. Values and feelings are not important.
What is Reasonable Mind?
Mindfulness is...
intentionally living with awareness in the present moment without judging or rejecting the moment and without attachment to the moment.
Name your favorite coping skill to use or one that you want to use more and explain why it is helpful !
Answers may vary.
This is the Longest Running Show on Nickelodeon.
What is SpongeBob SquarePants
True or False: Mindfulness takes a lot of time.
False!
We benefit from even a few moments of centering ourselves in a mindful way
This state of mind is ruled by your moods, feelings, and urges to do or say things. Facts, reason, and logic are not important.
What is Emotion Mind?
Taking Hold of your mind is...
when you are in control of your mind rather than letting your mind be in control of you.
Explain what TIPP stands for and how to use this skill.
TIPP changes your body’s chemistry in order to calm you down during times of distress. TIPP stands for:
How many books are there in the Harry Potter series?
What is 7?
True or False: Mindfulness can be practiced throughout the day - not only during meditation.
True! Intentionally being present in the moment is mindfulness and can be practiced throughout the day.
This state of mind is when you view your thoughts as facts about the world. You are focused on problem solving and achieving goals.
What is Doing Mind?
Why bother with Mindfulness?
Being mindful can...
- give you more choices and more control over your behavior
-reduce your emotional suffering and increase your pleasure and sense of well-being
- help you make important decisions
- help you focus your attention and make you more effective and productive
- increase compassion for self and others
- lessen your pain, tension, stress and in turn can even improve your health!
What does it mean to "ride the wave"?
What was the first chain of Mexican fast food restaurants in the United States?
What is Taco Bell?
True or False: People with attention deficit, racing thoughts, intrusive thinking or other problems cannot practice mindfulness.
False!
Mindfulness does not turn problems off or make them go away, but are skills to help minimize impacts of these problems.
This state of mind is when you view your thoughts as sensations of the mind. You are focused on the uniqueness of each moment, letting go of focusing on goals.
What is Being Mind?
The skills of observe, describe and participate are known as....
What is Mindfulness What Skills?
What does the term "radical acceptance" mean?
It is accepting whatever situation you find yourself in. Radical Acceptance must be just that: radical. That means complete and total. For it to be effective, you must accept all facets of the situation. *This does not mean you approve of the situation, you accept it is happening without judgement*
In the first Avengers movie, how many Avengers do we see?
6 Avengers
True or False: Nearly every person is able to do mindfulness.
True!
You most likely already practice this skill when you are totally connected and inhabiting the moment. Choosing to be present is a practice - practice your practice!
This state of mind is the middle path when you bring together the value of emotion and reason and is a balance of doing and being.
What is Wise Mind?
The skills of don't judge, stay focused and do what works are known as...
What is Mindfulness How Skills?
What does the term "half-smile" and "willingness" mean? What is the purpose?
When you bring up the corners of your mouth in a "half-smile" and you open your hands with your palms facing up. This is to use your body to "accept reality", letting go of tension and relaxing your face/body.
What is Midnights?