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Words of Wellness are resources for students to access and utilize to improve and maintain their overall wellness.<\/p>\n
While Counseling and Wellness Servic<\/strong>es<\/strong><\/em> are available Monday \u2013 Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for counseling, consultation, and referral needs, on a remote basis via phone or Zoom video sessions, we wanted to share additional resources that may be beneficial.<\/p>\n Today, April 21, we will be discussing mindfulness. Mindfulness focuses on being in the \u201chere and now.\u201d Jon Kabat-Zinn, a leader in the field of mindfulness, has described mindfulness as \u201cpaying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.\u201d Research has linked mindfulness with numerous benefits to mental well-being. In today\u2019s busy world, take a minute to slow things down, be present and enjoy the moment. What is mindfulness?<\/strong> What is Mindfulness?<\/a><\/p>\n Ask yourself is my mind full or am I being mindful?<\/p>\n Mindfulness Exercises<\/a><\/p>\n Have a Mindful Monday from Monday Campaigns.org<\/a><\/p>\n Mindfulness Skills<\/strong> Mindfulness Skills<\/a><\/p>\n Mindfulness Meditation<\/strong> Mindfulness Meditation Worksheet<\/a><\/p>\n Ways To Be Mindful<\/a><\/p>\n Mindfulness Meditation by The Honest Guys![\"\"](\"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mindfulness-e1617718845649.png\")
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\nMindfulness is a state of nonjudgmental awareness of what\u2019s happening in the present moment, including the awareness of one\u2019s own thoughts, feelings, and senses. Over the past decade, mindfulness has worked its way into the world of mental health because of its many benefits to cognition and mental well-being.<\/p>\n
\nMindfulness Exercises<\/strong>
\nMindfulness has been defined as a moment-to-moment awareness of one\u2019s experience without judgment. This means being present in the moment, with a feeling of acceptance. Increasing one\u2019s mindfulness can result in reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression, improved concentration and a number of interpersonal benefits. Like any skill, becoming more mindful takes practice. Use this worksheet to learn about several techniques you can use to practice and increase mindfulness. The exercises include mindfulness meditation, body scan, mindful eating, and five senses.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nMindfulness skills are used in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as a way to learn how to gain awareness of, and learn to accept, your emotions. Developing these skills will help you better manage your response to distressing situations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nThe Mindfulness Meditation worksheet provides all the information you will need to begin practicing mindfulness on your own. Posture, breathing and the handling of a wandering mind are covered in simple terms.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Mindfulness has been shown to be very beneficial. In this guided mindfulness meditation you can learn to be completely present in the moment, letting go of your thoughts and achieving calmness.<\/p>\n