Defining Mindfulness
The Brain and Mindfulness
Mindfulness Exercises
Mindfulness exercises Cont.
Gratitude and Kindness
100
Successful people have learned to fully control their emotions with mindfulness? True or False
False! Successful people might have better practice with coping skills that work for them but no one can truly master controlling their emotions, it is all about management
100
When we get angry, what part of our bodies have a hard time working?
The brain, respiratory system, immune system is affected
100
With Mindfulness a person can use all 5 of their senses to be in the moment and stay calm. True or False
True. Tuning into your senses can help you displace worries and negative thoughts and be able to refocus and come back to them later
100
True or False. Mindfulness is being aware of the things you can and cannot control.
True. This really helps to solve problems. There is no use dwelling over things that you have no control over.
Why is it important to know our locus of control?
100
Mindfulness requires us to be thankful for the things we have. True or False
True! If we are not thankful for what we have we then carry a negative energy within our bodies.
200
Self regulation is being able to control your ______
Emotions. It's knowing yourself and what makes you mad and having ways to calm down.
200
What is the part of your brain responsible for managing emotions and problem solving?
When we get angry our frontal lobes have a hard time working properly. This is related to decision making.
200
What senses are you tuning into here?
Touch and sight. I know when I start worrying about stuff, just focusing on petting my dog can help me to be in the moment and forget about the worry.
200
Mindfulness requires us to observe our surroundings and be fully present. What might you observe here with your 5 senses?
Sight- Fans, the game
Sounds- Fans cheering, the loudspeaker, music
Tastes- Hot dogs of course! lol maybe roasted peanuts
Touch-Siting in your seat
Smells- peanuts, hotdogs
200
Which phrase is practicing gratitude.
"I wish we had a big house with a pool. Our house is too small."
"Our house is so cozy, I am thankful to have a safe home and a family I love"
"Our house is so cozy, I am thankful to have a safe home and a family I love"
This creates positive feelings in your mind.
Any examples of changing perspective?
300
Using mindfulness strategies can help you feel peace and calm. True or False
True. Deep breathing and focusing on the positive can help you take negative energy away.
300
Mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing can slow down our thinking and help our frontal lobes to work properly. True or False
True
Stop, breathe and think! If we acted as quickly as our anger came on, we are not going to make smart choices.
300
What senses are you tuning into here? How can this sense help with coping?
smell! smells can be so comforting and take our worries away. What smells make you relaxed? Smells can be nostalgic
300
Mindfulness requires us to observe our surroundings and be fully present. What might you observe here with your 5 senses?
Sight- the movie, other people
Sound- the movie, people talking
Taste- Popcorn!
Touch- Your seat and the feel of your cozy sweater
Smell- Popcorn!
300
Being kind to others creates _______
energy in our brains.
Positive! We feel good when we help others. Research shows that your brain produces more happy chemicals such as seratonin when you are kind to others!
400
Mindfulness requires thinking. What are you thoughts or questions that you ask yourself during mindfulness?
We ask ourselves questions that foster growth and progress for our recovery. Negative thoughts may come but we address those thoughts and accept them.
400
Name something you do to help calm down when you are angry/sad/confused/upset.
What would this help be called?
Coping Skills
ask for time away, going for a walk, find a member of support group, talk it out, be left alone, breathing, music, animals, smelling a certain scent, weighted blankets, stress ball
400
True or False and name one place you can practice mindfulness yourself.
Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere. If you start to worry, try focusing on exactly what you are doing, take deep breaths and clear your mind. Be in the present moment.
True anywhere! You can even be mindful when eating your food. Focus on the flavor of the food, the colors the smells and enjoy the moment fully!
400
How can you show that you are being mindful and truly present during lessons on zoom?
Having video on, being in front of video showing your face, asking questions, listening to the lesson
400
What if you saw someone being mean to someone that is an acquaintance or a friend? What would you say to your friend? How does helping another help your mood?
Ask him if he is ok, ask him if he wants to eat lunch with you, tell support group what is happening, help them with mindfulness, makes you feel good about self
500
What does mindfulness do to our stress?
Gives us sense of peace, break from stress, allows time for body to recharge and reregulate so we can face our stressors and triggers again
500
Tell about a time during your day that you know you may get upset and what you can do avoid it or deal with it.
For example, if a student on your bus ride home is loud you can bring headphones, sit as far away as possible, talk to the bus driver, try and ignore and use your sense of sight to focus on the beautiful things outside the window.
Planning ahead can help you manage your emotions so that you are ready.
500
How is active listening being mindful and in the moment?
You have to stop ,look and face the person, and repeat back what you heard.
That is why watching a movie or reading a book are great mindful activities.
500
Pick one of your senses to focus on as you get a cavity drilled in the dentist. There is a beautiful picture within your view and soft music playing .
Instead of focusing on the touch and the noise of the drill you can bring calm to the situation by focusing on the soft music, the beautiful picture or creating your own mental picture and think of what you are looking forward to doing once you leave the dentist.
500
What is the most important thing about mindfulness to you?
Mindfulness strategies like beep breathing, positive thinking, focusing on our 5 senses to avoid worries, being in the moment and practicing kindness and gratitude all help us to calm down, destress and improve our ability to self regulate.
Self regulation = SUCCESS