It’s not all about meditation….
Whilst mediation is a great activity for mindfulness, it doesn’t suit everyone, and beginners can sometimes become overwhelmed and put off. The key to mindfulness is finding what works for you personally; you might already know this, but if not, why not try working your way through some mindfulness activities to see if there are some that speak to you? Here are some simple and quick ideas to try to help you focus on the present, remain calm and find some peaceful joy:
The Name Game This game is simpler than Eye Spy and yet it can be a powerful tool to curb spiralling thoughts. Look around you and name five things you can see, four things you can hear, three sensations you feel, two things you can smell, and finally one thing you can taste.
Puzzle Starting at the top, can you find your way through the maze to the exit at the bottom?
Mindful colouring
Origami
Just an A4 piece of paper needed!
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