Mental Health Mission: Week 1
How are you today? It’s so great to see you here to kick-off our first mission! In a world that sometimes feels overwhelming, taking moments to pause is essential.
Take the time you need to rest and reflect. To practise self-care. To engage in positive self-talk.
Take the time you need to rest and reflect. To practise self-care. To engage in positive self-talk.
Week 1: It’s time to PAUSE
Mindfulness is a useful skill to learn to help you press pause.
It can reduce stress, help you to manage your emotions and improve your sleep.
Mindfulness is about staying in the present moment - noticing what you're thinking, feeling or experiencing, without judgement.
Your first challenge is to practise mindfulness throughout the week.
You can pick one of two mindfulness practices below!
Mission: Breathe
Controlled breathing is great for mental health because it helps us feel calm and focused by slowing down the body and mind.
Follow the Beyond Blue butterfly with your breath.
- Before starting the exercise, take a moment to notice how you feel. Check in with your body and your mind. Are your thoughts racing? Is your body tensed or relaxed?
- Complete your practice. You may notice your mind begins to wander. If you lose focus from the breath (it’s normal, promise!). Acknowledge that you’ve been distracted, and that’s okay! Come back to focus on your breathing.
- Once you've finished, check in with yourself again. Do you feel any different?
