MINDFULNESS - Arc UNSW Student Life · 2016-05-19 · Mindfulness helps you go home to the present....
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MINDFULNESS
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Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognise a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.
- Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness is achieved by focusing one’s
awareness on the present moment, while calmly
acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings,
thoughts and bodily sensations often used as a
therapeutic technique, mindfulness can be practised
by anyone, anywhere and leads to fantastic mental
health benefits.
Reshape your thought process!
Facts and Benefits about Mindfulness
Mindfulness is simple, secular and a scientifically
validated exercise for your brain.
Studies have proven after just 8 weeks of regular
meditation, individuals experience lower levels of
stress and anxiety and greater well-being.
Mindfulness is proven to enhance your brain’s
ability to keep calm, feel compassion and enhance
awareness.
Workshops on Campus:Mindful Meditation - The Relaxation Response,
every Thursday from 1-2pm, location details on
the UNSW website
Helpful Apps: Smiling Mind, Head Space
Check out the Arc Website under ‘Wellness’ for
more detailed information.
Resources
Practise Exercise 1. Sit with your back straight and eyes closed.
2. Notice the weight of your body.
3. Now notice the feeling of your breath coming in
and out.
4. Pick a spot where the feeling is the most
prominent, common areas are the nose, chest,
or belly.
5. Focus your full attention on that point.
6. Don’t worry if you get distracted, that is
completely to be expected!
7. The whole game is to notice when you have gotten
lost and then start over, again and again.
8. Every time you start over is like a bicep curl for
your brain. Start off by trying this from around
5-10 minutes, and then adjust the time as you get
comfortable with the practise.
How did you feel before your practise? What worries were you focusing on?
How did you feel during the exercise?
How does the breathing feel now? Can you notice difference in posture or mood?
Record some details about your experience!
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