Mindfulness

Practicing mindfulness has been found to improve physical and mental health, along with one's overall well-being. The overall goal of mindfulness is to find a state of alert and focused relaxation where you can pay attention to the present moment, thoughts, and sensations without judgment.

See more about mindfulness here.

Some ways to practice mindfulness might include:

• Apps: Use "Calm" or "Headspace" for guided meditations

• Youtube: Search for “progressive muscle relaxation,” "guided body scan," or try this one

• Try this visualization exercise

• Mindful coloring pages

• Simple ways to teach mindfulness to kids

Practice a simple mindfulness meditation:

• Sit upright in a comfortable position with your eyes closed or focused on a steady object.

• Start by bringing attention to your breath. Breathe in deep, allowing your abdomen to expand. Then breathe out fully.

• Notice how your inhale and exhale feels in your body.

• Consider each thought or sensation that has entered your mind without judgment.

• When you notice that your mind has wandered, refocus your attention back to your breath.