10 minute Mindfulness exerciseSit quietly, set a gentle alarm for 5 – 20 minutes time

Close your eyes

5 deep breaths

Body Scan for 1 minuteObserve your breathing, note the rise and fall of your chest

Count 5 breaths, repeatNotice your thoughts, try to let them go by refocusing on your breathing and counting mind

When the alarm goes, count 3 further sets of 5 breathsSlowly bring back awareness, stretch and open your eyes

Stress Management GuidePractice Mindfulness at least once a day

Time Management

Plan BreaksAvoid getting too tired or anxious

Monitor Stress Levels

Use Mindfulness to reduce arousal or recuperate if tired

Healthy Living

Think about diet, sleep, exerciseBalance work, rest and play

Further Help

LSE Student Counselling Service

Teaching and Learning Centre – Study Advisers

Mindfulness Guides

http://www.getsomeheadspace.com/Tools/Take10

http://sf-act.com/docs/resources_harris.pdf