Mindfulness is the process of paying attention , in an open, nonjudgmental way, to your experience in the present moment.
Benefits of Mindfulness include
● Reductions in stress and anxiety
● Increases of empathy
● Improvement of relationship satisfaction
● Improvements of immune function
Create a Positive Affirmation to repeat throughout your day (especially when something causes you stress). Decorate the saying and place it somewhere that you see everyday, like your bathroom mirror.
Ex:
Where I am right now is exactly where I need to be
I am enough
I have purpose in this life
Practice Breathing Exercises
BEE Breathing
- Make a “mmm” sound and to buzz like a bee. Once you
practice for a moment, focus on the vibration of your tongue.
Then close their eyes and cover their ears. Challenge yourself
to see how long you can breath out like a bee.
Bubble Breathing
- Practice breathing in for 3 counts, holding for 3 counts, and blowing out for 3 counts. To make this more visual, try exhaling into a bubble wand and make it a challenge to see who can create the most bubbles.
Get Moving
Go for a walk and take note of your five senses. See how many things you
can See, Touch, Smell, and Hear (save taste for home!)
Practice Yoga
Search a youtube video to find a plethora of options, or visit Cosmic Kids to find a yoga story for you to practice with
your kids
Create Something
Make a Glitter Jar! Instructions on Heart Mind Kids
Have your kids create one, and then when they need a break from school
work, instruct them to shake it and focus on it for as many times as they need to
reset before coming back to their activity
