Tips about mindfulness exercise

1. MINDFULNESS
EXERCISE
By: Emiliza S. Cornejo

2. What is Mindfulness?
• It is about bringing one’s complete attention
to the present experience on a moment-to-
moment basis, without judgment (Smith,
2013).
• Learning how to do it is easy, and the basic
practices can be introduced and taught in
minutes.

4. Meditation
• Allows you to “let go” and be present in the
moment
• Takes practice
• Can lead to lower levels of stress and anxiety
and a greater level of personal connectedness

5. Basic Meditation

6. Deep breathing

7. Deep breathing
techniques
Inhale for 5 counts, then exhale
for 5 counts
Instead of counting, pick a
Positive word like “love” or
“happiness” to help set a pace

8. Guided imagery

9. Yoga & Tai Chi

10. Creative outlets
• Explore your creative side. This is a great way
to express your emotions in a healthy manner.
• Your level of talent is not important. What is
important is you’re having fun while learning
about yourself!

11. Writing

12. Art

13. Music

14. Dance

15. Create A Sanctuary

16. Mindfulness at a glance
• is paying attention to the present moment
with intention, while letting go of judgment
• Helps improve concentration
• Helps reduce stress
• Improve our over-all health

17. Links to mindfulness
exercises
• http://www.pocketmindfulness.com/6-
mindfulness-exercises-you-can-try-today/
• http://www.practicingmindfulness.com/16-
simple-mindfulness-exercises/
• http://www.the-guided-meditation-
site.com/mindfulness-exercises.html

18. If you have any questions, please feel free to
send me an e-mail at:
ecornejo@zagmail.gonzaga.edu

19. References:
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (n.d.).
Mindfulness. Retrieved from:
http://www2.nami.org/template.cfm?section=
mindfulness
• Smith, L. (2013). The golden heart of soft skills.
Training Journal. Retrieved from:
https://www.trainingjournal.com/articles/featu
re/golden-heart-soft-skills