Mindfulness

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Introduction

This lesson introduces your students to mindfulness and how it could impact them. It doesn't focus too much on theory, but guides them through some simple tasks while also explaining the benefits of the practices.

Instructions

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Learning Objectives

1. Define what mindfulness is

2. Examine some of the key benefits to it

3. Explain a range of techniques used and explore some ourselves!

What is mindfulness?

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is about us taking time to reconnect with our senses. It helps us to notice things around us and pay attention to things in the moment.

Starter activity

• Notice 5 things you can see

• notice 4 things you can feel

• notice 3 things you can hear

• notice 2 things you can smell

• notice 1 thing you can taste

Benefits of Mindfulness

• Reduces Stress

• Helps mental health

• Aids in sleep

• Improves concentration

• lowers blood pressure

• allow us to feel connected with the world around us

Activities

Starting mindfulness can feel a bit overwhelming, but the best way to feel the difference, is to jump straight in!

Try the exercise on the next slide and see how you feel after...

How do you feel after that?

Active Mindfulness?

Not all mindfulness is about sitting down and breathing. You can be active while practicing mindfulness by going for a walk and simply noticing how the breeze feels, the warmth of the sun and sounds around you. Embrace the feel of your excersise!

The same applies when you're eating! Notice the tastes, try to focus on individual flavours - how does it match the smell? How does the food feel when you bite into it?

Home-Task

There are thousands of videos and apps available to help you consider how you are being mindful - download one, watch a video in private and genuinely consider how you feel after - you might surprise yourself!

Do you think mindfulness could help you? Why or why not?