Switching from One Task to Another
You are playing a game and it's time to start homework. What skill are you using when you stop one activity and begin another?
Switching tasks.
Mindfulness means paying attention to what?
The present moment.
What is the first thing you should say when introducing yourself?
Your name.
What does the T in TIPP stand for?
Temperature.
Name one thing you can do to make switching tasks easier.
Use a timer, make a plan, take a deep breath, finish a step before switching, etc.
Name one thing you can focus on to practice mindfulness.
Breathing, sounds, feelings, sights, etc.
True or False:
Looking at the floor the entire time helps introductions.
False.
What does the I in TIPP stand for?
Intense Exercise.
True or False:
It is normal to feel frustrated when changing activities.
True.
True or False:
Mindfulness means never having distracting thoughts.
False.
Name one question you could ask after introducing yourself.
What's your name? What do you like to do? etc.
What is one example of Paced Breathing?
Slow deep breaths, box breathing, etc.
You are watching YouTube when your teacher says it's time to start classwork. What is the best thing to do?
Put the video away and begin the classwork.
You notice your mind wandering during group. What can you do?
Refocus attention on the present moment.
You meet a new student in class. What is a good introduction?
Hi, my name is ___.
You feel extremely angry and have lots of energy. Which TIPP skill might help most?
Intense Exercise.
Give an example of a time when you had to switch from one task to another.
Any reasonable example.
Name three things you can see right now.
Any.
Why is introducing yourself important?
Helps meet people, make friends, start conversations, etc.
You are anxious and your muscles feel tight. Which TIPP skill could help?
Progressive Muscle Relaxation.