What is Mindfulness?

What is

Mindfulness?

A quiet, reflective practice to spend time observing thoughts and feelings

A helpful skill to be used at

any time to be more resilient

What It Helps To Do

Building awareness of self
Gaining an understanding of emotions
Fostering calm alertness
Encouraging better,

more thoughtful decision- making for the well-being of oneself and others

Improving concentration and focus

Making adaptability to change more accessible
Balancing moods
Responding more objectively to stressful

and upsetting situations

Accepting and being yourself

What It's Not

Religious, spiritual or

indoctrinating

Something you need

any special equipment

or clothing for

Dependent on any

previous knowledge

or experience

How Mindfulness Can Help Youth and Teenagers

Mindfulness is a skill youth and teenagers can learn through practicing. It can help them develop awareness and better understand their lived experience. They’ll be able to use this awareness and the insight they gain as a tool to make informed decisions. Making informed, insightful decisions paired with growing self-awareness contributes to better stress-management. Also, this greater awareness allows for more opportunities to cultivate joy and experience gratitude.