Mindfulness Strategies

Take a breath slowly. Feel your lungs expand and contract. 

Think of a favourite event or time in your life. Recall as many details as you can of it.

Slowly. Breathing between each number. 

Clear your mind. Look around you. Try to notice three things you hadn't seen on previous walks.

Find a yoga class online or just practice stretches in your home. 

Wait your turn. Listen fully without just waiting for your turn to speak. Think about what they said before responding.

Either new or a re-read. Take your time.

Give yourself permission to stop thinking about work and give yourself time away. 

Listen to an old song or new. Listen carefully to the lyrics then just the melody.  Think about the meaning and how it makes you feel.

Find space to relax and refocus yourself.  Give time to be mindful.

Or a flower. Look at it. Observe the structure and colours. Feel the different parts as you run your finger over it. 

Be thankful for the supports you have. Tell them how you value them.  Think of the positive people you have in your life. 

Think of how it feels in your mouth. Try to follow it down your throat. 

Go outside and close your eyes. Focus on what you can hear and where the sound might be coming from. 

Use a pencil. Draw lightly. Draw badly. Just draw something. 

Think of each colour you'll use. Look at how you hold your tool. Think of how you'll use the space.

Put on a song. Focus less on dance moves and more on exploring movement. Think of different shapes you can create.

Try something new. Smell it first. Think of what you taste after you take a sip or bite.

Many circumstances are out of your control.  Your attitude isn't.  You decide what it will be.

Don't let mistakes and stress guide your life. Apologize for being mean to yourself, and then forgive yourself as well.  Move on from it.