This is one of my own personal favourite mindfulness games! Find something that is already rubbish or recycling (such as scrap paper) or that it’s safe for you to destroy. Then gently tear it, snip it, or pull it apart, enjoying the feeling of the paper ripping or pieces coming off the object. How small can you make the pieces? You could unravel an old jumper that is full of holes by snipping it at the bottom to create a loose thread then just pulling until you have no jumper left! You could all the leaves off a branch that has been pruned off a bush in your garden, before it goes in the compost bin. It can be fun to play this game with another person. Notice the sensations, sounds etc as you destroy the object, and also the feelings in your body, and mood as you go. A small 2020 study in 60 undergrad students reported that whether they were assigned to draw a design, color a design, or draw to express negative thoughts, students’ anxiety decreased, along with their heart rate.

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For this game, you need a big pair of sunglasses – the sillier the design of them the better! Now, imagine that the sunglasses are a thought that is troubling you in some way eg. ‘Today is a really rubbish day’ or ‘I am useless’. Put the sunglasses on and see how everything you look at in the world is ‘coloured’ by that thought. What’s it like to take the sunglasses off again now and look around, imagining that you simply stop looking at everything ‘through’ that thought? The sunglasses are still there – in your hand or on the table – but what’s it like to look at the sunglasses/thought and see that you don’t have to believe it? Notice any change in how you feel in your body when you put the sunglasses on (and believe the thought) and when you take them off (and stop believing it). Maybe have a look at yourself in the mirror with the sunglasses on, and have a laugh too. Sketching involves tracing images, often done with a lighter tracing paper placed on top of whatever you want to draw. You can sketch mandalas, magazines, photos — the limit doesn’t exist. This is a great way of anchoring yourself and you can do it any time, with your eyes open or closed, while sitting or even while walking around. Anchor yourself. Then breathe. We will not be liable to you in respect of any losses arising out of any event or events beyond our reasonable control. Practice three rounds of tracing: breathing in, breathing out, and pausing at the top and bottom of each finger]

If scribbling without direction just doesn’t work for you, you could set yourself some shapes. You could draw tons of tiny circles in a large square, lines, or a mix of shapes like creating your own game of Tetris art.

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Board "English small capital letters," 40x20cm with 1 pencil, tracing board for calligraphy, interesting monessori learning for toddler Mindfulness, the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment, has gained significant recognition over the years for its numerous mental health benefits. Tracing is a relatively unexplored yet profoundly effective method among the many mindfulness techniques. Tracing for mindfulness involves drawing attention to the physical act of tracing an object or pattern, creating a serene and relaxing mental state. This article delves into tracing as a mindfulness technique, its benefits, and practical strategies to integrate it into daily life. Take it slowly. Try to build up your practice bit by bit. You don't need to set ambitious goals or put pressure on yourself. Remember, you’re learning a new skill that will take time to develop. Notwithstanding Section 4.5, you may redistribute our newsletter in print and electronic form to any person. Fosters Mind-Body Connection: The tactile nature of tracing strengthens the mind-body connection, reinforcing the grounding effect of mindfulness.

Mindful breathing” is a simple process—it involves observing the breath and redirecting attention to the breath when the mind wanders. Yet it can be challenging (and sometimes disconcerting) to focus on the breath alone, so this activity gives children another anchor for their attention: finger tracing.

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A 2018 study found students had more mindfulness and less test anxiety, whether coloring or free drawing. Taking journeys like that to our inside world helps us to deal with what’s going on in our outside world—especially when we feel more distracted.

|Mindful Moments Workbook - ways to bring mindfulness into your every day....Mindfulness, Mindful Colouring, Exercises, Success, Mindset Settle into a Comfortable Position: Find a quiet, comfortable space to focus on your tracing without distractions. Do you think we can abstain from desire completely? If so, is this more beneficial to us than by undergoing the suffering brought forth by desire? I’m interested in your opinion on desire in relation to mindfulness. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. American Occupational Therapy Association (2014) Occupational therapy practice framework: domain and process. American Journal of Occupational Therapy 68(1): S1-S48.