Mindfulness Challenge

Activities:Get outside, savor delicious food, and notice each partof your body! What will you try next?

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Apps:Investigate these mindfulness meditation apps to keep you

focused

Basics:Learn the basics of mindfulness here and why it is beneficialto your mind and life. How would you describe mindfulness?Check out the "What is Mindfulness?" video from Smiling Mind onYouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaRDbLWeSXE

Books: Check out some books on mindfulness and try implementinga new idea you learned. Which one do you want to read next?

Mental Health:Mindfulness can have a positive impact on a multitude of mentalhealth issues. Check out this article:https://www.talkspace.com/blog/mindfulness-therapy-improve-mental-health/

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Mindfulness ChallengeMindful Breathing:Notice your thoughts and feelings during this simple breathing exercise.Check out the "Mindful Breathing Exercise" video from Every Mind Matters onYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfDTp2GogaQ

Mindfulness vs. Meditation:Still a little unclear? This article provides the clarity you need to identify the

different. Note that mindfulness and meditation actually support each otherand can often be done together!

https://medium.com/thrive-global/mindfulness-meditation-whats-the-difference-852f5ef7ec1a

Podcasts:Want to improve your mindfulness on the go? Check out thesemindfulness podcasts and pick which one you’d like to listen tonext.

Stress:Feeling particularly stressed lately? Wondering how mindfulness cold possibly

help? Read nine different was mindfulness can help reduce stress here. https://www.mindful.org/9-ways-mindfulness-reduces-stress/

Tips:Learn how families (& anyone for that matter) can be more mindfulhere. Listening, forgiveness, and gratitude are great places to start!https://www.mindful.org/7-things-mindful-families-do-differently/

Try these activities:1. Take a listening walk2. Really taste what you’re eating3. Go inside your body4. Savor some silence5. Try a sitting meditation

Try these books for adults:Mindfulness for Dummies by Shamash Alidina

One-Minute Mindfulness by Don AltmanAware by Daniel Siegel

For teens:Mindfulness and Meditation by Sheri Turrell

Just Breathe by Mallika ChopraFor children:

Mindful Day by Deborah HopkinsonSlow Down by Rachel Williams

...and many more!

Try these apps:CalmHeadspaceAuraSmiling MindInscape

Try these podcasts:10% Happier

100% Guilt-Free Self CareMindful in MinutesMindfulness Mode

Science of Happiness

Try these DVDs:Mindfulness goes mainstream

Beginner's guide to mindfulness meditationGarden of now