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What is the definition of mindfulness?
Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment without judgement.
What is the lower brain responsible for?
Fight, Flight, Freeze
What do you do when you name it to tame it?
Name the emotion several times to create a response instead of a reaction.
Where are the spots we can feel our breath the most and what are they called?
Anchor spots (under the nose, chest/heart, and stomach).
Which part of our brain do we use (or activate) when we use the "name it to tame it" technique?
Our PFC
What does it mean to take a mindful breath?
To pay attention to your breath
What is the difference between reacting and responding?
Reacting = emotional response (downstairs brain). Responding = logical/smart (upstairs).
What is the upstairs brain called and what is its function?
PFC & higher level thinking, problem solving, and decision making
What is mindful thinking?
Watching your thoughts, and noticing if they are past, present, or future.
What is the difference between mindful and intentional breathing?
Mindful breathing is noticing while intentional is changing (mindful breathing can be done intentionally)
What happens when you flip your lid?
The prefrontal cortex shuts down and the amygdala is overactive like an alarm going off.
What is a body scan?
Noticing sensations and feelings from our head to our toes.
What is a practice we have learned that is proven to increase happiness?
Gratitude.
What happens to your brain when you practice mindfulness a lot?
Gray matter grows in the PFC & stronger connections between neurons (the brain grows stronger)
How many mindful skills and name each one.
Seven (mindful thinking, emotions, body-awareness, listening, breathing, heartfulness, gratitude).