Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves making a special effort to notice what's happening in the present moment (in your mind, body and surroundings) – without judging anything. It has roots in Buddhism and meditation, but you don't have to be spiritual, or have any particular beliefs, to try it. It aims to help you:

become more self-aware feel calmer and less stressed feel more able to choose how to respond to your thoughts and feelings cope with difficult or unhelpful thought be kinder towards yourself.

The following resource has been created by Mrs Quartly-Watson and the Eco Committee uses mindfulness techniques that can help support your mental health and wellbeing