SEL - Introduction to Mindfulness

What was NOT one of the things that contributed to Jayden's bad day?

• He overslept and missed his alarm.

• A kid on the bus made fun of him.

• He spilled juice on his shirt.

• He forgot his homework at home.

In the mindfulness jar analogy, what do the glitter pieces represent?

• Happy memories

• Distracting thoughts and feelings

• New ideas

• Pieces of a puzzle

What is the definition of mindfulness?

• Thinking about past mistakes to learn from them.

• Planning for future events to avoid problems.

• Paying careful attention to what is happening now and noticing when your attention drifts away.

• Ignoring all thoughts and feelings to achieve inner peace.

Which of the following is a benefit of practicing mindfulness?

• Becoming more easily distracted.

• Reacting more quickly to negative situations.

• Becoming calmer and more focused.

• Forgetting important tasks.

What are some mindfulness practices you use?

In the video they mentioned some mindfulness practices, which one would you like to try or learn more about?