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FREE Mental Health Micro Guide #11
The Mindfulness Issue
Ben Slater
September 14, 2024
Let’s get 1 million people trained by 2035
In this Mental Health Micro guide:
Welcome!
Mindfulness has exploded.
Into schools, TV, books and the wellness sector.
But what is it
and what difference does it make?
This issue is all about answering those questions for you…
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The Question: How do I get started with mindfulness?
I see the word “mindfulness”
used in everything at the moment
A bit like salted caramel…
But unlike salted caramel
There’s more to it…
Here’s four different ways into it (no spoon required)…
(fwd is aiming to have all video content accompanied with a descriptive transcript so that we can benefit from the wisdom and character of all who engage. The descriptive transcript can be found under the video in Youtube.)
The Time-Saver: Mindfulness 101
Save time with this One Click Wonder, all the key resources in one place - just one click away.
Open and save your own pdf version to keep and to share around the office - link under the image.
QR Code. You can either scan the QR Code or click the word “press” next to it to access the video above. Another way to share help and support.
This is part of a series. Interested in versions you can print without emptying the printer cartridge? Or interested in versions with your company logo on? Get in touch.
The Checklist: 4 Ways to Start with Mindfulness
Four ‘why’s” and their '“how’s”. All to help you start..
Here’s a summary from the video above.
How | Why |
|---|---|
Mindful Breathing | Focusing on your breath helps anchor you in the present moment, promoting calm and reducing stress hormones |
Body Scan Meditation | Mentally scanning and relaxing each part of your body fosters a deeper physical connection and reduces tension. |
Mindful Observation | Carefully observing an object in your environment trains your brain to appreciate details, shifting focus away from stressors. |
Mindful Journaling | Writing down thoughts without judgment at the end of the day helps process emotions and gain mental clarity. |
Mindfulness.
It’s like we’re carrying around
a toolkit that can move us
from crisis to calm.
The Pause Portal: 4-7-8 Breathing
Breath is the key to calm.
This exercise guides you through 4-7-8 breathing
atop a blustery hill.
Try it and see what difference it makes.
(fwd is aiming to have all video content accompanied with a descriptive transcript so that we can benefit from the wisdom and character of all who engage. The descriptive transcript can be found under the video in Youtube.)
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That’s all for this week.
Until next week, let’s keep moving fwd…
