
Emotional Wellness

Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a practice of paying attention, on purpose, in an intentional way, to the present moment without judgement. Being mindful is a way of being that we all have access to and can cultivate through proven techniques that guide us in working with our bodies and minds to be in the present moment. Mindfulness offers strategies and perspective that we can connect with to be more present and less reactive in all our experiences, whether those experiences are wonderful or disheartening. Below is a list of strategies and resources to support you in bringing mindfulness practice into your day.
Strategies for being Mindful
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What is Mindfulness​
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Mindfulness Strategies
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Mindful Appreciation & Gratitude: designed to cultivate awareness of those things in our lives that we appreciate
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Mindful Affirmations: Positive affirmations, when practiced deliberately and repeatedly, can reinforce chemical pathways in the brain, making the connection between two neurons stronger, and therefore more likely to conduct the same message again​.
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Mindful Awareness: designed to cultivate a heightened awareness and appreciation of a simple daily tasks
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Mindful Body Scan: A body scan is a meditative practice in which you focus on each part of every area, often beginning at the toes and moving to the head.
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Mindful Breathing: designed to bring the focus to the movement and flow of your breath.​​
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3-minute Mindful Breathing Meditation (Relieve Stress) - Stop, Breathe & Think YouTube
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Mindful Breathing Exercises (Jeffrey Schwartz) - The Table Biola CCT YouTube
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A 5-Minute Breathing Meditation to Cultivate Mindfulness - mindful.org
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2 Minute Mindfulness - Simple, Mindful Breathing - the value factory YouTube
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Mindfulness Cues:
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Mindful Listening:
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Mindful Observation: designed to connect us to the beauty of our natural environment.
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​​Talk To Someone About Your Thoughts: ​