MINDFULNESS
Discover ways to calm your
mind and become present.
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Discover the power and remarkable benefits
of being present to the current moment.
Being a teen can be stressful. When you’re running from activity to activity, class to class, place to place, it seems like there is no more room to possibly fit anything else in. Your mind is in the past, reviewing an interaction or experience; your mind is in the future, worrying about what’s unknown; your mind is on 3 things at once, multi-tasking and, as a result, not doing your best. Enter: Mindfulness.
In the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.
“Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.” —Mindful Schools
KEY BENEFITS
What are the benefits of
practicing mindfulness?
The benefits of mindfulness.
Handle everyday stress
Handle anxiety before taking a test at school
Enjoy daily activities
Handle arguments with parents or friends
Concentrate in class
Handle repetitive negative thoughts (like memories, worries, and regrets)
Improve relationships with friends and significant others
Handle difficult moods like depression and anxiety
Stay in school instead of needing to go home when feeling bad
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