Mindful Choices: Middle & High School
Learn ways you and your students can become calmer and more focused
Mindful awareness is paying careful attention to what is happening now, and noticing when your attention drifts away. Mindful awareness practices help people of all ages develop habits that make us better decision makers. Strategies for developing mindfulness include breathing exercises and awareness activities.
Included in the Mindful Choices Program:
Research Has Shown:
Testimonials:
Alliance for Decision Education
Instructions
Implementing Mindful Choices
Sample Mindful Choices Calendar
Mindful Breathing Basics
Mindful Breathing Log
Shoulder Rolls - 2:08
Matching Breaths - 3:02
Matching Breaths - 4:43
Matching Breaths - 8:23
Matching Breaths w/Retention - 2:45
Lazy 8 - 2:45
Arm Raises - 4:49
Chair Sun Salutations - 6:00
"Yes!" Breaths - 1:54
Body Scan - 4:58
Kindness Meditation - 7:05
Mini-Lesson 1: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mini-Lesson 2: Introduction to Mindful Breathing
Mini-Lesson 3: Reduce Multitasking
Mini-Lesson 4: Be Aware of Your Surroundings
Mini-Lesson 5: Notice the Details
Mini-Lesson 6: Find Calm Around You
Mini-Lesson 7: Eat Mindfully
Mini-Lesson 8: Listen Mindfully
Mini-Lesson 9: Increase Empathy
Mini-Lesson 10: Strengthen Your Self-Control
Mini-Lesson 11: Work with Distractions
Mini-Lesson 12: Manage School Stress
Mini-Lesson 13: Use Your Beginner's Mind
Mini-Lesson 14: Expand Your Comfort Zone
Mini-Lesson 15: Mindfulness and Mindlessness Visualized
Supplements to Mindful Breathing
Teacher Post Survey
Middle & High School Guide