Mindfulness with Mind Yeti and Mandalas

Counseling Lessons for the Week of May 4-8

I can't believe that May has already arrived and we are heading into our 7th week of online learning! I just couldn't resist adding this ever-so-popular Justin Timberlake introduction to May. ;-)




This week we want to focus on helping you with ways to practice mindfulness, or being present in the moment. It's easy to sometimes get wrapped up in your electronics, the stress of schoolwork, being worried about things, etc. Learning how to be more mindful can help you detach from all of that and truly clear your head, while just living in the moment.

This week's lesson is to practice being more mindful and one great way to get started with that is by using the Mind Yeti videos. They will help walk you through different mindful activities and meditations. They are appropriate for all ages. Here's one to get you started on your mindful journey:



Here is the link to follow to get the whole Mind Yeti playlist, so you can practice one, or more each day!

Mind Yeti Playlist in English

La lección de esta semana es practicar ser más consciente y una excelente manera de comenzar es usando los videos de Mind Yeti. Te ayudarán a guiarte a través de diferentes actividades conscientes y meditaciones. Son apropiados para todas las edades. Aquí hay uno para que comiences tu viaje consciente:


¡Aquí está el enlace a seguir para obtener la lista de reproducción completa de Mind Yeti en español, para que pueda practicar una o más cada día!

Lista de reproducción de Mind Yeti en español

Another great way to practice mindfulness, or use it for a nice calming activity, is to color mandalas! Here are some examples of mandalas:

 

This website has a lot of free printable mandalas, and even an option to color them online if you don't want to or can't print them out:

http://www.hellokids.com/r_262/coloring-pages/mandala-coloring-pages

We hope you enjoy practicing mindfulness with these tools this week! Make sure when you play the videos are are coloring your mandalas, you are in a quiet area, away from all distractions. Have a great week!! :-)