Mindfulness Explained ... in 2 minutesMindfulness ExercisesMindfulness 5-4-3-2-1
Simple exercise to refocus or reduce anxiety.
Focus on the world around you. At this moment, what are: 5 things you see... 4 things you hear... 3 things you can touch... 2 things you can smell... 1 thing you can taste. Mindfulness in a hurry... 30 seconds
View video for explanation on how the 3x3 method works.
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Mindfulness AppsLots of apps out there, it's a matter of finding the one you like.
I like the Ausie voice on Headspace. Calm
Has sleep stories; 16 free meditations. https://www.calm.com/ Insight Timer Buffet; no set meditations; most popular free app. 15-20 minutes. https://insighttimer.com/meditation-app Aura 3 minute mindful breathing; simple good for beginners; stress, anxiety, depression. Includes gratitude journal. https://www.aurahealth.io/ Headspace Adult and app for kids for computer or phone. 5 themes: Calm, focus, kindness, sleep, wake up. 3, 5 & 10 minute meditations. First 10 free (but can keep replaying) https://www.headspace.com/ Mindfulness for Children Breathing, visualization for anxiety, audio exercises; designed for ages 6-10, but good beginning activities. https://annakaharris.com/mindfulness-for-children/ “Mindfulness is the act of being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling at every moment – without interpretation or judgment.”
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