Brain Breaks
WHEN YOU NEED A MENTAL BREAK TO REFOCUS AND REJUVENATE YOUR DRIVE
CREATE!
Squiggle Story: On a blank sheet of paper or whiteboard, draw one squiggly line. In one minute, stand and draw with your non-dominant hand, turning the line into a picture or design of your choice!
Doodle Break: Set a timer for 3-5 minutes, play some calming music, and doodle!
EXPLORE!
BREATHE!
Breathing: Use the breath as a focus point. Place one hand close to but not touching your nose and the other on your belly. Feel your belly expand as you breathe in. As you exhale, feel the warm air hit your hand. Focus on this breath for only one minute.
Colors: Visualize colors while focusing on the breath. Inhale a deep green, and exhale a smoky gray. Imagine the colors as swirling and alive with each inhale. If you are de-escalating from an angry moment, the color red is a great color to exhale.
The Deep-Dive Breath: Inhale for four counts, hold for four, and exhale for four counts.
Source: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/brain-breaks-focused-attention-practices-lori-desautels
MOVE!
Other Ideas:
Pick your favorite song and choreograph a dance to it!
STRETCH!
