What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is defined as 'a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique'.
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Watch the videos below to learn more about mindfuless.
Mindfulness is when you are fully paying attention, you take your time with what you are doing in a focused and relaxed way. It is bare attentiveness, a quiet awareness of your own body in space. Watch this animation for an explanation of mindfulness!
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Practicing mindfulness is super beneficial to your health and well-being. It even affects your brain and how you process information!
Being mindful can:
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Strengthen self-control
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Lower anxiety and stress
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Increase positive moods
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Give you better decision making
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Improve emotional regulation skills
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Increase self esteem
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Improve health and body image
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Improve social skills and communication
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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