EFJ Wellness Resources

What is Mindfulness? It means focusing on the present moment and not worrying about the past or future. Mindfulness helps us to be aware of how we are feeling in the present moment and allows us to feels those emotions or sensations without judgement. Mindfulness can be a very powerful tool to help calm anxiety, worry, and stress. In addition, it can also be very beneficial for depression. Below are Mindfulness resources you can use to help yourelf on a hard day. There are tons of mindfulness resources available on the internet. They are just a google search away!

3 minute Mindful Breathing Exercise

Everyday Mindfulness

Five minute mindful breathing

A few suprising people who practice mindfulness!

LAZY 8 BREATHING

Start with the eight on its side and start in the middle. Go up to the left and trace the left part of the 8 with your finger while you breathe in. When you get to the middle of the eight again, breathe out while you trace the right part of the 8 with your finger.

Breathe SlowlyThe eXHALeR web app is meant to help with your breathing exercises, and has been said to reduce stress and anxiety, by promoting slow and even breathing patterns.