Mindfulness

What is a common mindfulness activity?

• Shouting

• Making noise

• Meditating

• Changing channels on TV

When can we practice mindfulness?

• Only when we are at school

• At any time, anywhere

• Only at home

• Only when we are angry

Which of these helps in the practice of mindfulness?

• Worrying about the past

• Listening to music and dancing

• Deep breathing

• Multitasking

What is a 'mindfulness jar'?

• A jar full of candies

• A jar with glitter and water that shows how calm we can be

• A jar to hold thoughts

• A jar that makes noise

How can mindfulness help us?

• It makes us run faster

• It helps us feel calm and focused

• It helps us win at games

• It makes dinner appear faster

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What does 'being present' mean?

• Focusing on things that happened last week

• Thinking about what to do next

• Paying attention to what is happening now

• Playing video games

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What can we notice during a mindful walk?

• Only the road

• The sounds, scents, and sights around us

• How fast we can walk

• The shoes of other people

What feeling can mindfulness help us manage?

• Happiness

• Boredom

• Anger

• Confusion

What does it mean to practice gratitude in mindfulness?

• Noticing things we don't like

• Being grateful for something or someone

• Desiring more things

• Ignoring others

Why is it useful to focus on our breathing?

• It helps us play better in games

• It reminds us to take a nap

• It calms the mind and body

• It's something to do while we wait