Learning simple mindfulness techniques can help students improve well-being, manage stress and decrease anxiety.
amidst the CRAZY that is school + life
we can un-train ourselves from distraction + anxiety
Mindfulness is being aware of our present moment reality without attaching to the constant chatter + commentary running through our minds.
It's developing a different relationship with our thoughts by realizing we are not our thoughts.
Mindfulness happens when we fully engage with our senses, are cognizant of our surroundings and stay rooted in our bodies.
it's the opposite of being on auto-pilot
We don't have to stop thinking.
LIKE EVER.
It's about learning to work WITH our thoughts.
It's not about self-help. We're not striving to be anything other than what we already are.
But it is about self-care.
We learn to soften unto ourselves + others.
We learn to BE in our lives, instead of always thinking about our lives.
courage: to be who we are
compassion: toward ourselves + others
insight: into ourselves and our world
let's encourage our scholars to explore by exploring ourselves
meditation is a PRACTICE
which means: actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it
IT MEANS WE DO IT EVERY DAY
we train our minds just like we train our muscles at the gym
simple, but not easy
potential to be PROFOUND.
start slowly
choose a time of day
create space
declare your intention
be gentle
sit with others
most important is bringing a sense of openness and curiosity to your practice
my challenge to you: breathe for ten minutes every day.
the technique
explore + experiment
keep it light
listen to yourself
<< connect with others >>
Meditation helped me see through the fog of grad school, giving me CLARITY where it once was so hazy.
--- Amanda Clark, Mindful Path to PhD, Doctoral Student
Well-being is the means by which to achieve the goals of graduate school.
--- Dr. Jim Hageman
I want to teach meditation to as many students as possible because our students need TANGIBLE TOOLS to manage stress, reduce anxiety + BUILD RESILIENCY.
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I can teach your students online through my 100 Mindful Days meditation offering.
Just use this special code >>>
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