Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a psychological process of purposely focusing your attention to the present moment. This state of mind can be developed through various activities and training.
Find a selection of these activities and training examples below.
Soar with the Butterflies
Sometimes learning about something is better explained by using an example. In this case, use the link below to access an example of how you can use mindfulness to manage anxiety.
Dot-ToDot
Taking time to focus on something different can be a good way to calm the mind. Use the links below for Dot-To-DO exercises.
Wordsearches
Taking time to focus on something different can be a good way to calm the mind. Use the links below for wordsearch exercises.
Colouring in
Taking time to focus on something different can be a good way to calm the mind. Use the links below for maths and geography based activities.
Click here for maths based activity 1
Click here for maths based activity 2
Click here for maths based activity 3
Meditation
Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
Below are a few links to videos to get you started.
Yoga
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing.
Below are a couple of videos which could help you get started should you wish to try.
