Mindfulness
Mindfulness is learning to remain ‘in the moment’. Help ground yourself with these mindful resources and give yourself the chance to better self-regulate.
Before exploring the Resource Hub…
- The following resources and strategies are here to support positive change and better wellbeing.
- There is no ‘one size fits all’. Please feel free to customise and tailor these resources to suit your personal needs.
- If you are struggling with your wellbeing or don’t know how to develop robust coping strategies, you can contact us.
Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally focusing your awareness on the present moment without judgment. It involves paying attention to your thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations.
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Mindfulness is about cultivating non-reactive awareness of what is happening right now, not the past or present.
Mindfulness Kit resources:
Try some of the following techniques long-term to begin feeling more grounded and connected to the world around you. We’re here if you need help finding the right resource.
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Sensory Countdown
Overview Great as a grounding exercise to help be more present with your emotions and environment. When you are noticing you’re becoming overwhelmed with emotion or distracted by sudden thought processes, this coping strategy can be used immediately to ground you and offset anymore distress. Requirements This exercise can be done anywhere but is most…
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Grain of sand
Overview Grain of Sand is a mindfulness technique involving textures which can help pull you back to the present moment. If you’re more of a sensory person and appreciate textures, this is for you. Requirements Ideally, small grains of sand or rice can be used but not necessary. You can imagine a small piece of…