Mindfulness Intro Check-In

"Mindfulness" means all of the following EXCEPT:

• Being present in the moment with thoughts and feelings

• Accepting yourself, your current situation, and the people or things around you.

• Having a full mind

• Being aware of what is happening

"Mindfulness" means all of the following EXCEPT:

• Being present in the moment with thoughts and feelings

• Accepting yourself, your current situation, and the people or things around you.

• Having a full mind

• Being aware of what is happening

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of mindfulness?

• Increases positive emotions

• Increases stress

• Increases creativity

• Increases focus and attention

What is a reason why someone might want to practice mindfulness? (check all that apply)

• Increase sadness

• Increase stress

• Reduce anger problems

• Increase focus

• Increase resilience

How is breathing related to your mindful practice? (check all that apply)

• Breathing does not help your mindfulness practice

• Breathing helps control your emotions

• Breathing helps focus your mind

• Breathing makes you feel less tired

True or False: Only adults can practice mindfulness.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

This part of your brain makes most of the decisions when it is not angry, scared, anxious, or worried.

• Pre-frontal Cortex

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Memory

Mindful or Unmindful

You stop to notice the little things in life, like the leaves turning different colors in the fall. Or the fact you are breathing.

• Mindful

• Unmindful

Mindful or Unmindful

You stay in bad memories and thoughts and you let them ruin your day.

• Mindful

• Unmindful