Mindfulness (easy)
What does mindfulness mean?
Paying attention to what is happening in the present moment without judgment, clear all distractions, reflecting on how the body and mind feels
True or False
Self compassion is part of being mindful.
True, it actually starts with self-love and compassion.
When you are upset what coping strategies do you use?
FREE REPONSE
Someone gives you a compliment. You smile and say "Thanks".
You should. This acknowledges that you heard and received the compliment.
Your friend has just gotten new braces. You tell him "wow, I didn't realize they would looked so weird".
You shouldn't. This is rude and they are probably already self-conscious about them.
Why do we practice mindfulness breathing?
Because breathing helps you remain calm, centered and aware.
You have not washed your hair for 10 days.
You shouldn't. This is unhygienic and smells bad. It is hard for others to be around you when you stink.
You decide you already know what your teacher is talking about. You put your head down on your desk or choose to zone out of the conversation.
You shouldn't. Even if you already know the information, you can still earn points for school rules by participating in academics. If you know about the subject, share your knowledge with the classroom by participating in classroom discussions and answering questions.
When we practice mindful breathing how do we sit?
quiet and still, mind focused on self
True or false
Practicing Mindfulness can resolve anger
False, Mindfulness can help us calm down when we are angry, sad, frustrated or have difficulty emotions, but resolving anger requires looking at what has made you angry and problem solving why it has done so.
Which of these is a positive coping skill
A. Keeping your feelings locked inside.
B. Going for a run
C. Denial of problems
D. Using drugs or alcohol.
B. Going for a run.
Someone bumps into you while you are going to lunch. They say "Sorry." You say "That's okay."
You should. This is polite. Not everyone is attempting to shoulder check. If they say they're sorry, then you should be polite and accept the apology because they acknowledged what they did.
You are anxious to hang out with a new acquaintance you have just met. She does not answer the text you sent her, so you send new text messages every 5 minutes.
You shouldn't. This usually makes others uncomfortable and, sometimes, angry. They are more likely to avoid you.
What part of your brain does mindfulness help? (Hint-- it's been called the lizard brain)
The amygdala
Henry is worried about today's fire drill because it makes loud noises. What can he do to cope with his fear and anxiety?
Mindfulness breathing Talk to his teacher, counselor and therapist, and make a plan of what he can do
You are at a birthday party. You feel uncomfortable but you tell yourself that it will get easier as the party progresses.
You should. If you stick it out and it gets better, then you will become more confident in these situations. You might make a new friend.
If you continue to feel uncomfortable or anxious, you should probably head home.
A classmate asks you to text her answers to a math test. She promises to invite you to her big party if you do. You text her the answers.
You shouldn't. This is cheating. This will likely get both you and your friend in trouble. If she's your friend, she will likely invite you anyway.
Where can you practice mindfulness?
Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere
Mindfulness originated from ... ?
Mindfulness originated from ancient eastern and Buddhist philosophy and dates back around 2500 years.
Sleep restores cognitive functioning and can help with mood. How many hours of sleep should you get per night?
Teenagers aged 13–18 years should sleep 8–10 hours per 24 hours.
You become frustrated when people interrupt you. You put your head down on the desk and groan.
You shouldn't. While it is true people shouldn't interrupt you, there is a better way to handle your response. Simply stating please, don't interrupt me should get the point across. We all interrupt sometimes.
Mr. B has made you mad by holding you accountable for a chosen behavior. You become angry and agitated and decide to call him a name and curse him out.
You shouldn't. People will hold you accountable for your behaviors all your life. Mr. B is just doing his job.