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What does mindfulness mean

Paying attention to what is happening in the present moment without judgment, clear all distractions

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Mindfulness originated from?

Buddism

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When you are upset what coping strategies do you use?

Ie- walking, drawing, listening to music, breathing, sleeping...

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Someone gives you a compliment. You smile and say "Thanks".

You should. This makes others want to be around you and gives others good thoughts.

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Your friend has just gotten new braces. You tell him "wow, I didn't realize they would looks so weird".

You shouldn't. This is rude and will make it hard to maintain the friendship.

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Why do we practice mindfulness breathing? 

A-People don't know how to breathe

B-If you can do good breathing, you can solve all your problems 

C-Breathing helps you avoid doing work

D-Breathing keeps you in a calm place

Answer D- Breathing keeps you in a calm place.

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Mindfulness can help in creativity? True or false
True
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If you have a lot of thoughts running through your head what can you do to cope?
Write it down or talk it out with an appropriate person.
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You have not washed your hair for 10 days.

You shouldn't. This makes other people uncomfortable if you start to smell.

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You decide you already know what your history teacher is talking about. You pull out a different book and begin to read.

You shouldn't. 

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When we practice mindful breathing how do we sit?

still and quiet

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True or false

Practicing Mindfulness can make us more angry 

False, Mindfulness can help us calm down when we are angry, sad, frustrated or have difficulty emotions 

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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.
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Someone bumps into you while you are going to lunch. They say "Sorry." You say "That's okay."
You should. This is polite and makes others feel calm around you.
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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 could makes others uncomfortable and more likely to avoid you.

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What part of your brain does mindfulness help?
The amygdala
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How does mindfulness help you?
Free response
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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

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You are at a birthday party. You feel uncomfortable but you tell yourself that it will get easier as the party progresses.

You should. This will help you feel more confident and make others want to be around you as well as help you make and keep friends.

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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 against the rules.
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Where do you have to be to practice mindfulness?

Anywhere

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Self compassion is part of being mindful, true or false?

True

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Sleep restores cognitive functioning and can help with mood. How many hours of sleep should you get per night?

For a middle school student you should be getting between 8-10 hours of sleep 

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You become frustrated when people interrupt you. You put your head down on the desk and groan.

You shouldn't. This can make others annoyed with you.

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We should call teachers names when they annoy us? 

You shouldn't.