MINDFULLNESS FOR CAREGIVERS put your own mask on first!
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HOW ARE YOU RIGHT NOW?
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
Remembering Ourselves While Caring For Others
If you dont take care of yourself you can experience:
BurnoutStress Fatigue Reduced mental effectivenessHealth
Problems Anxiety Guilt FrustrationExhaustionInability to sleep
Do you recognize any of these?
WHAT IS STRESS ?
What is Mindfulness? "mindfulness means paying attention in a
particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and non
judgmentally."
Jon Kabat Zinn
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MARK WILLIAMS ON STRESS
Taking a Breather
S.T.O.P
Stop what you are doingTake a breath. Concentrate on the flow of
your breath in and out. Observe your thoughts, feelings and
physical state. (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired). Notice your
thoughts and let them be or pass. Name your emotions. Notice your
body, its posture. Do you have any aches or painsProceed with
something that will be helpful to you, whether that is finding a
friend to talk to, eating a nutritious snack or meal or stretching
to relieve body tension.
MINDFUL MOMENTS
Ordinary everyday activities e.g. washing the dishes.Focusing on
one thing at a time.Pausing on purpose.Eating Mindfully - e.g.
drinking a cup of tea mindfully.Taking a breath in moments of
transition or waiting.Stopping to listen to the sounds around you.
Walking indoors or out.Time in NatureUse the insight timer on your
phone.
DONT JUST DO SOMETHING, SIT THERE!
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The Benefits of Mindfulness include:
Helping people to:Recognize, slow down or stop automatic and
habitual reactions.See situations more clearlyand respond more
effectively.Become more creative.Achieve balance and resilience at
work and at home.
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You cant stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.
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To learn more about Mindfulness, Self Care and Stress
Reduction
CONTACT:
MARIA GARVEYKRIDYOM [email protected]
16758139www.kridyom.uk
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