What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is all about intentionally focusing your attention on the present moment. Taking time to reflect on the here and now. It’s important in the fast-paced, ever-changing world to take a moment, breath, and just be in the moment. It can help us become more aware of what is going on for us internally and externally.

Why be mindful?

Mindfulness practices can help us to increase our ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, anxiety and depression.  It can also help us to focus our attention, as well as to observe our thoughts and feelings without judgment.  As we become more present in our lives and in relation to others, it can help us to make better decisions, to manage our emotions and to be more fully engaged in life.

Today’s Activity

Get outside and try a Mindfulness Walk! Talking a walk outside can be really great for your mental health when we have to spend so much time at home. Here are a few tips to make your walk more mindful. Before you go for the walk, take a few deep breaths, clear your mind, and let's go!

During you walk, take a pause allow for yourself to engage your senses. 
~LOOK~

• Look up. Look at the trees and the way the leaves move. Look at the sky and hunt for the patterns in the clouds. 

• Look around. Look at the fields and landscapes. The signs telling you were to go.

• Look down. Look at the trail and road. The shadows moving around the grounds.

Give yourself time to take in the walk!