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Mindfulness

Mind full or mindful?
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS? 
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, without judgment. 
 
Watch this 2-minute video on Mindfulness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNojLd_Jbh8
"Mindfulness is Being Alive and Knowing It" 
 
PLAYING ATTENTION
Just like the muscles in our body, we can train and strengthen our power to focus.  
 
Try out this 9-minute "Playing Attention" activity to see for yourself how mindfulness works: https://youtu.be/LgXZW6Xqokw
 
 
BEDITATION 
Try adding this 11-minute sleep talk-down to your evening routine to help you fall asleep fast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ut2NYdAEQ

 

GROUNDING TECHNIQUES 
 
Grounding is a practice that can help you pull away from repetitive negative thoughts, unwanted memories, or distressing emotions.  These techniques are designed to help you distract yourself from your mental movie and refocus on what is happening in the present moment.  
 
Check out this 5-minute video to learn some self-regulation tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLsnHswBMM4