mindfulness an introduction
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A revamped presentation outlining mindfulness medition and its use as a tool for healty living.TRANSCRIPT
- 1. Mindfulness What it is? Why do it? How to do it
- 2. What is mindfulness? Focusing your mind on the present. To be mindful is to be aware of your thoughts and actions in the present, without judging yourself.
- 3. Are you on auto pilot? When was the last time you stopped and really noticed your surroundings?
- 4. Thoughts washing round and round in your head ? Mindfulness creates a different state of mind.
- 5. How much homework will we get tonight? Call Mum... Do I have enough money for lunch? Is my hair ok? We are always thinking..
- 6. Take a break Research proves Mindfulness meditation improves health and mood. It decreases stress, depression and eating disorders.
- 7. Stop Take a breath Observe Proceed Technique
- 8. Slow down. Take a few deep breaths. Observe yourself without judgment. Proceed in the present moment. Stop........................
- 9. Just for the moment. If its not working right now, dont force it. Just bring your thoughts back to the present.
- 10. Breathe Use your breath as an object of awareness. Allow the breath to flow naturally and simply be aware of it. Do not try to control the breath.
- 11. Do it washing up... Be more present in your daily activities especially doing the washing up! Be in the moment...
- 12. Try it Walking... Be more present walking. Try a walking meditation.
- 13. How about eating? Be mindful when you eat. Yum savour the moment.
- 14. Any time, any place, anywhere You can be mindful anywhere in the world, at home, in school. It only takes a minute to be fully present in the moment...
- 15. A simple mindful exercise Eat a raisin mindfully... Touch it Squash it Smell it Hear it Chew it What was your experience like ?
- 16. Sit, be in your body, notice how you are doing in this moment. Guided mindful meditation
- 17. Take time to be mindful
- 18. Then go back into the world... . Practice mindfulness in everything you do.