Mindful Life
Mindfulness is...
Paying attention to the present moment without judgement
When we practice mindful listening, how many sounds do we notice at a time?
One
What kind of animal is Angry Rex?
A dinosaur (t-rex)
What are our three anchor spots?
Nose, chest, and belly
During a body scan, how many body parts do we focus on at a time?
One
Downstairs
Is it okay to be angry? Is it okay to use violence?
Yes, No
What skill involves noticing when we're having past thoughts or future thoughts?
Mindful Thinking
What does Focus Freddy use to focus on one thing at a time?
A Friendly Flashlight
What are our PEACE agreements?
Practice Non-judgment
Everyone uses Heartfulness
Always Practice Presence
Create Mindful Responses
Everyone uses Body Awareness
When practicing mindful emotions, we name it to what?
What are the scientific terms for upstairs and downstairs brain?
Prefrontal Cortex (upstairs) and Anygdala (downstairs)
What is heartfulness? (using kind ___, ___, & ___)
Thoughts, words, and actions
What is the difference between intentional breathing and mindful breathing?
Intentional breathing involves breathing in a certain way on purpose, while mindful breathing involves noticing the breath without trying to change it.
What is the difference between reacting and responding to a situation or person?
Reacting involves acting before we think (amygdala) and responding involves thinking before we act (prefrontal cortex)