Mindfulness

What is Mindfulness?

• Meditating

• Things that bring our mind to the present

• Exercise Technique

• Things that distract our mind

What does NOT happen when we are mindful?

• Decrease Stress

• Increase Thoughts

• Increase Happiness

• Increase Focus

Which is NOT a mindfulness technique?

• Eating

• Meditating

• Walking

• They are all acceptable

Which is a mindfulness technique?

• Talking to a friend

• Working with a co-worker

• Square Breathing

• Multi-tasking

Select the true statement:

• Stress is a mental issue

• Stress is a physical issue

• Stress is neither mental nor physical

• Stress is both mental and physical

You can experience physical issues from mental stress

• True

• False

Meditation is the same as "not thinking"

• True, it's turning off your mind

• False, it's just ignoring the thoughts that arise

What is Square Breathing?

• Breathing for 4 seconds and holding for 4.

• Breathing in different corners of your room

• Holding your breath as long as possible

• Breathing for 4 minutes straight

Which activity is mindful?

• Sitting, doing nothing for 10 minutes

• Social media

• Texting friends

• Playing music while working

Mindfulness is...

• New, unproven

• A recent scientific discovery

• Ancient

• A trick to relax your mind