Mindful breathing worksheet

What does mindfulness mean to you?

Identify triggers in which you find it challenging to focus on the present moment.

How do you currently cope with stress and difficult emotions?

What small mindful exercises can you incorporate into your life?

In what ways do you think mindfulness impacts positively?

EXERCISE

Mindful Breathing

Take a few moments and fully focus on breathing.

Take a slow and deep breath.

Hold your breath for 2 to 3 seconds.

Breathe out all the air, and feel your belly flat.

Now, reflect on the experience

Gratitude Journaling

Mindfully write the blessings you have (no matter how small is it).

References:

Kabat-Zinn J. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Constructivism in the Human Sciences. 2003 Jul 1;8(2):73.

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