Strategies to Try

Have you ever wondered what healthy habits you should add to your list of to-dos? We all should give enough time and attention to our mental health, and what a better way than to adopt some new, healthy habits along the way?

Did you know that extending your exhales so that they are a little longer than your inhales can help you relax? Try it and let us know how it goes for you.

The breathe bubble above was designed with the following counts in mind:

Inhale for 3 counts

Rest for 2 count

Exhale for 5 counts

Rest for 2 counts

Habits for teenagers to get calm, relax and de-stress.

This mindful activity draws attention to the five senses as you eat. If this is your first time doing it, try it on your own and take your time. Later, you can do this around other people.

Blowing Bubbles is your newest most fun and favorite way to relieve stress.

Emphasize your exhales as you blow the bubbles because the long exhale is what makes this an effective stress relief activity.

Practicing mindfulness is one of the single most powerful things you can do for your wellbeing.

In this exclusive clip from The Happiness Trap online program, Russ debunks the most popular myths about mindfulness.

Hey there! If you've been stressed out lately, try listening to these guided breathing exercises to help you feel a little more calm.

A short and practical ACT exercise, in about 12 minutes, to focus on the breath. For support on anxiety and panic disorder, this is one tool that can be used to focus attention.

This is a great meditation to help students settle into the classroom by grounding their attention inward to help them prepare their bodies and minds for learning.

This meditation will help students recognise the busyness of their minds. Through this meditation, they can learn to recognise thoughts as just thoughts and learn to let go of unhelpful thoughts, quiet their minds, and relax their bodies. They can also learn the important skill of placing positive thoughts in their minds to help them do their best.

Try this mini-meditation series from Headspace, guided by Andy Puddicombe, to help clear your mind in these difficult times. When our minds get busy and we can’t focus, taking a walk can help clear our head.

This mindfulness activity encourages students to focus on the 'here and now' through guided prompts.

This video explains what everyday mindfulness is, and how being aware of what is going on around you and inside of you can help make life more enjoyable and less stressful.

By learning to watch your thoughts come and go during this practice, you can gain deeper insight into thinking altogether and into specific relationships among your thoughts and your emotions, sensations, and desires.

Mindful Eating: Mindfulness Exercise with Chocolate

Mindfulness can seem overwhelming if you have never done it, but it doesn't have to be. Just go out and balance rocks!

Mindful Drawing and Doodling for Beginners

An app to help young people develop mindfulness and relaxation skills.

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Smiling Mind is a mindfulness meditation website and app for young people. It is designed to help young people manage stress and build resilience by introducing meditation and mindfulness techniques to reduce mental health risks now and in the future.

Use mindfulness during art to help calm you when stressed or having anxiety.

This Mindfulness Drawing Meditation Exercise to destress and relax (called Drawing the Breath Meditation) is a simple Mindful Art Activity with Cynthia Hauk that's great for beginners.