"Being mindful means that we suspend judgment for a time, set aside our immediate goals for the future, and take in the present moment as it is rather than as we would like it to be."
"Being mindful means that we suspend judgment for a time, set aside our immediate goals for the future, and take in the present moment as it is rather than as we would like it to be."
Why practice mindfulness?
Practicing mindfulness is an act of reaching balance in your daily living. It encourages you to ground yourself in the moment when you're feeling stressed, over-worked, and/or out of touch with your present. There's many strategies for practicing mindfulness and it can look different to each person, but the foundation of mindfulness begins with breathing - deep breaths in and out. Consider this invitation to mindfulness as a challenge, an adventure which results in you feeling calmer and present in the now.
Having trouble getting started? Check out this site below for more information:
Having trouble getting started? Check out this site below for more information:
You can also reach out to Mr. Byrne, Mrs. Thomas, and/or Mrs. Wiegert for more ideas about how to incorporate mindfulness in your child's life.
a mindful adventure
Peace Out - Balloon
Compassion Meditation
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Body Scan
breathe in & breathe outPlease consider encouraging your child to incorporate mindfulness into their daily living. This can look like a guided YouTube video, a daily walk and noticing their five senses, and/or taking a few minutes to practice meditation/reflection. There are many other ways to practice, too!
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Mindful Breathing
Relax, Ground, and Clear
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mindfulness with your Mrhe team
mr. byrne5, 4, 3, 2, 1 GROUNDING EXERCISEIt's okay not to be okay. This is one of my favorite mindfulness exercises when I need a pause. Using your 5 senses (hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, and touch), you can ground yourself in the present moment and environment. -- Take a deep breath, hold, and then let it out. Continue to practice that deep breathing as you count down 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 with your senses. 5 - Seeing - Notice five specific details you can see around your environment (i.e colors of the wall, patterns, objects) 4 - Touch - Notice four things you can feel (i.e. texture of your seat, temperature of the air on your skin) 3 - Hearing - Notice three things you can hear (i.e the air blowing, cars driving by) 2 - Smell - Notice two things you can smell or visualize two smells you love (i.e plants nearby, lavender) 1 - Taste - Notice any taste in your mouth or visualize any flavors you love (i.e. your last snack) mrs. wiegert |
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