WHAT DO YOU

FEEL POSITIVE
ABOUT RIGHT
NOW?
MINDFULNESS
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AGENDA
Introduction​
Video
Discussion
Test
​Summary​
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Definition
Mindfulness means living in the present moment.
Essentially, it means being (intentionally) more aware and
awake to each moment and being fully engaged in what is
happening in one's surroundings – with acceptance and
without judgment.

Why is mindfulness beneficial?

Mindfulness increases your ability to make controlled,
conscious, thoughtful decisions. Core mindfulness skills
teach you to slow down your mind, pay attention to all
thoughts, feelings, and urges (without judgment) and use
this information to choose an action purposefully, rather
than impulsively.
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VIDEO

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L69DBtwQk4
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HOW DO WE GET THERE?

• Pay attention. It's hard

to slow down and • Live in the • Accept
notice things in a busy moment. Try to yourself. Treat
world. Try to take the intentionally
time to experience yourself the way
your environment with bring an open, you would treat a
all of your senses — accepting and good friend.
touch, sound, sight, discerning
smell and taste. For
example, when you eat attention to
a favorite food, take everything you
the time to smell, taste do. Find joy in
and truly enjoy it.
simple pleasures.
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SUMMARY
Being mindful, remaining in the present moment, is
hard work. But the rewards are well worth it.
Providing opportunities for your students to practice
mindfulness improves their wellbeing, self esteem, and
to reduce worries.
Discuss the notion of mindfulness, its benefits, and
ways in which it can be implemented by posing these
questions in your classroom.