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You Are Not Your Thoughts.
You Are Not Your Thoughts.
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Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
While mindfulness is something we all naturally possess, it’s more readily available to us when we practice on a daily basis.
While mindfulness is something we all naturally possess, it’s more readily available to us when we practice on a daily basis.
Whenever you bring awareness to what you’re directly experiencing via your senses, or to your state of mind via your thoughts and emotions, you’re being mindful. There’s growing research showing that when you train your brain to be mindful, you’re actually remodeling the physical structure of your
Whenever you bring awareness to what you’re directly experiencing via your senses, or to your state of mind via your thoughts and emotions, you’re being mindful. There’s growing research showing that when you train your brain to be mindful, you’re actually remodeling the physical structure of your
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How Mindful are You?
How Mindful are You?
(n.d.). Retrieved from https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
The practice of mindfulness has been linked to happiness, health, and psychological well-being, but many of us may not know exactly what it is, let alone how to cultivate it. The quiz below draws on a mindfulness scale developed by researchers at La Salle University and Drexel University, led by psychology professor Lee Ann Cardaciotto. Please answer as honestly as possible about how frequently you experienced each of the following 20 statements over the past week. When you’re done, you’ll learn more about what mindfulness is, how much you currently practice it, and how you can promote more of it in your life.
The practice of mindfulness has been linked to happiness, health, and psychological well-being, but many of us may not know exactly what it is, let alone how to cultivate it. The quiz below draws on a mindfulness scale developed by researchers at La Salle University and Drexel University, led by psychology professor Lee Ann Cardaciotto. Please answer as honestly as possible about how frequently you experienced each of the following 20 statements over the past week. When you’re done, you’ll learn more about what mindfulness is, how much you currently practice it, and how you can promote more of it in your life.
Do you savor life or let everyday stresses control you? In other words, how mindful are you? Click on the link above from The Greater Good Magazine, to find out how mindful you are. Once you get your results- ask yourself these three questions:
Do you savor life or let everyday stresses control you? In other words, how mindful are you? Click on the link above from The Greater Good Magazine, to find out how mindful you are. Once you get your results- ask yourself these three questions:
- What is your mindfulness score?
- Does it seem surprising, absurd, true to your own experience?
- What are some of the suggested exercises to cultivate mindfulness?
(n.d.). Retrieved from mondfulschools.org
Why Is Mindfulness Needed in Education?
Why Is Mindfulness Needed in Education?
Today’s educators and students carry so much on their shoulders. Meeting academic and social expectations – and simply growing up and developing a sense of self and belonging – can be tough. Yet the pressures in today’s educational environment reach far beyond these basics. Our world is moving and changing faster than ever.
Today’s educators and students carry so much on their shoulders. Meeting academic and social expectations – and simply growing up and developing a sense of self and belonging – can be tough. Yet the pressures in today’s educational environment reach far beyond these basics. Our world is moving and changing faster than ever.
We need a response that addresses the overall health and sustainability of learning environments and supports the well-being of every educator, student, and member of the school community.
We need a response that addresses the overall health and sustainability of learning environments and supports the well-being of every educator, student, and member of the school community.
Check out Mindfulschools.org article to find out how mindfulness can help with trauma, burnout, stress and more.
Check out Mindfulschools.org article to find out how mindfulness can help with trauma, burnout, stress and more.
Mindful schools also offer classes for educators to learn how to practice mindfulness in personal practice as well in classes. Click here for a list of classes.
Mindful schools also offer classes for educators to learn how to practice mindfulness in personal practice as well in classes. Click here for a list of classes.
Mindful Apps for Free for Educators
Mindful Apps for Free for Educators
(n.d.). Retrieved from calm.com
There are tons of apps available to help practice mindfulness. Here are just a few.
There are tons of apps available to help practice mindfulness. Here are just a few.
- Calm offers educators free access to all their content through their app. Click on the Calm phone to find out more!
- Head Space offers educators free access to all their content through their app. Click on the Headspace phone to learn more!
(n.d.). Retrieved from headspace.com
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