Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Mindful Activities at CMS
- Meditation
- Mindful communication
- Self awareness Guided Activities
- Kindness Challenges
- Yoga
The goals of mindfulness education are to help students learn:
- Self-awareness
- Empathy
- Kindness
- Stress-Management
- Techniques to calm and focus the mind
- Mindful communication
- Applying mindfulness skills to everyday life
Benefits of Mindfulness
- Attention and focus
- More effective emotion regulation
- Better behavior in school
- Greater empathy and perspective-taking
- Better social skills
- Less stress
Advisors: Noelle Ebler & Michelle Mendoza
nebler@carteretschools.org
mmendoza@carteretschools.org
