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Mindfulness: a mental state achieved by focusing on one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Used as a therapeutic technique. – dictionary def.

Ways to be mindful-

Raisin Activity

Pretend you have never seen a raisin before.
Observe the way the raisin looks;
How it feels;
How their skin responds to its manipulation;
Its smell;
Its taste.
Take a moment to write down your observations. Share your observations.
Focusing on the raisin in your hand and make a point to notice everything about it, if you do this you are unlikely to be expending energy, time, and attention on worrying or ruminating about other parts of your lives.”
Be present in the moment
Don’t deny or avoid emotions
Laugh at yourself, it’s ok to do that!
Slow down
Nourish your body
Turn off all distractions
Take a deep breath
Mindful intake of fluids
Use your senses.

Mindfulness with weight loss and eating-

Food choices
When you think of food, what comes to mind?
Food Choices/Snacks
Plan prep and prepare
Setting short and long term weight loss goals

Mindfulness in exercise-

Rule of thumb for exercise.
What do you enjoy?
Set goals
Set times
Get creative

Practice Positivity- For every negative there is a greater positive, find the silver lining in each day, each moment and each trial we face.

Be a fountain not a drain.
Crabs in a bucket…..
See the cup not half empty, not half full but refillable!

Remember- misery loves company….. Steer clear of negativity and don’t engage in negative talk or gossip. In most cases, it’s not your circus and not your monkeys

NorthWest Kansas Library System

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