Mindfulness and Meditation
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, mindfulness is, "A mental state or attitude in which one focuses one's awareness on the present moment while also being conscious of, and attentive to, this awareness." Basically, mindfulness is a way of slowing your body and mind down by becoming aware of the present moment.
Mindfulness, including specific practices like mindfulness meditation, is a popular ways to cope with racing thoughts, anxiety, and stress. When you are feeling sad about something in the past or anxious about the future, take a moment to focus on the present moment.
Citation: "mindfulness, n." OED Online, Oxford University Press, June 2022, www.oed.com/view/Entry/118742.
Mindfulness Practices
- Body ScanRelease tension with this targeted meditation technique.
- Mindfulness Bulletin BoardCreated by the Office of Health Promotion. Provides mindfulness techniques.
- Mindfulness "Micro-Practices"Here are a few micro-practices you can embed into your day – whether it is at your dorm or somewhere on campus.
- Mindful Stretching GuideAn introduction to mindful stretching.
- 1-Minute Mindful ExercisesNot enough time in your schedule for a lengthy mindfulness practice? You can get started with these simple 1-minute exercises.
Created by the Office of Health Promotion
Guided Meditations
- eXHALerA browser-based breathing app to help slow breathing and aid meditative practice.
- The Honest GuysFree meditation and relaxation videos for a variety of experience levels. Includes guided meditation, visualization, and sleep-talk-down videos.
- How to Meditate: Links for Guided Mediation PracticeA few links for meditation practice.
- Insight TimerOver 30,000 free guided meditation practices, including encouraging talks, and background noise to aid focus and relaxation. Available in a web browser, or downloadable as an app.
- UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center Free Guided MeditationsAn introduction to mindfulness meditation.
- A 12-Minute Breathing Meditation to Cultivate AttentionA basic mindfulness practice for creating more harmonious circumstances for ourselves, and for others, raising our awareness and stirring our curiosity.
Created by the Office of Health Promotion
