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Mindfulness Explained ... in 2 minutes


Mindfulness Exercises

Mindfulness 5-4-3-2-1

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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

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View video for explanation on how the 3x3 method works.

Mindfulness Apps

Lots 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/

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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.”
                                                                                            Mayo Clinic