Mindfulness

True or False: Listening to music is a strategy for practicing mindfulness.

• True

• False

Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere

• True

• False

Practicing mindfulness can have us live in the moment more

• True

• False

What is one of the best ways to help calm yourself down when you feel angry/stressed/sad, etc?

• Practice mindful breathing

• Close your eyes

• Go to a safe space

• All of the above.

Mindfulness is the practice of focusing your attention on the moment without judgment.

• True

• False

Mindfulness can improve emotion regulation, leading to a better mood and better ability to handle stress.

• True

• False

Mindfulness has also been found to boost which important coping mechanism for positive emotional wellness

• Avoidance

• Crying

• Denial

• Resilience

Mindfulness helps us focus on:

• The past

• The present

• The future

• All of these

If your mind wanders during meditation, you should:

• Start over from the beginning

• Refocus on your breathing

• Think about why it keeps happening

• Try a different meditation pose

Similar to playing a musical instrument, mindful meditation:

• Requires special equipment

• Should be done alone

• Is too difficult for most people

• Can improve the more you do it