Mastering Mindfulness

Mindfulness can help you... (select all that apply)

• Take a break from the stress and worries in your life to focus on the present and find a sense of calm

• Focus at school

• Get better sleep

• Keep emotions in check

• Have happier relationships

When it comes to mindfulness, what does grounding mean?

• It means you're grounded, can't go outside, play video games, or spend time with friends

• It means that you are in trouble

• It means focusing on your physical body and surroundings instead of worries or stressful thoughts

• It means focusing on your worries and stressful thoughts

What are the top 5 things in your life right now that are causing you to feel stressed, worried, or anxious?

What is one strategy you have used to feel better in the past and what is one strategy you would like to try in the future?

One way to use technology to help you be mindful is....

• Watching lots of YouTube Videos

• Checking social media

• Using a guided meditation app such as headspace, calm, insight timer, or smiling mind

• Playing games

True or False: studies show that too much screen time can make it hard for you to sleep or focus

• True

• False

True or False: Deep breathing can be a useful tool to help you calm down and be mindful, but it takes practice

• True

• False

True or False: a grounding exercise is when you practice not being able to watch T.V., play video games, or spend time with friends

• True

• False

Which of these three are the steps to mastering mindfulness? (Select 3)

• Disconnect from tech

• Use lots of technology

• Use deep breathing to calm your emotional brain

• Use grounding exercises to calm your emotional brain

• Keeping very busy

What is one thing you learned from the class presentation about mindfulness?