Mindfulness

MINDFULNESS

Mindfulness, the practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment, can greatly benefit your wellbeing. It helps reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional distress, promoting a sense of calm and control, even in challenging situations. Mindfulness also enhances emotional resilience, supports mental clarity, and fosters a more positive mindset, which can aid in recovery from illness and improve your overall quality of life. Integrating mindfulness into patient care offers a holistic approach to healing that addresses both body and mind.

MINDFUL PAUSES

Incorporating mindful pauses into daily life can be a simple yet transformative practice. These short moments of intentional breathing and awareness help reset the mind and body, reducing feelings of overwhelm. Mindful pauses allow you to step out of the mental spiral of worry or fear and return to a state of calm. Whether it's taking a few deep breaths before a procedure or focusing on the present moment to reset your nervous system, these brief pauses can alleviate stress, improve emotional regulation, and promote a sense of peace amidst uncertainty. By integrating mindful pauses, you gain a valuable tool for navigating everyday challenges with greater ease and clarity.

SHORT MINDFULNESS PRACTICES TO RESET

The following guided mindful practices are between 2-3 mins. They can help you to check in with yourself, calm your nervous system and generally take care of yourself throughout the day.  Give yourself the benefit of a short mindful break by clicking on one of the guided practices.

Grounding: This grounding exercise supports you to feel more connected to the present moment and less overwhelmed by strong emotions or distressing thoughts.

Deep Breathing: Deep breathing is scientifically proven to reset your nervous system, calming your body and mind.

Mindful Pause: This short body awareness practice supports you to pause and reset during a busy day.

Mindful self-compassion break: What if you treated yourself as you would your best friend.  This brief practice introduces compassion when you are struggling and in pain.

Two Minute Breathing Space: An exercise you can do in between the many other things in your busy day.

Mindful Stretch: A simple, 3-minute mindful stretching practice that blends gentle movement with mindfulness to promote relaxation and body awareness.

If you have questions, please contact St. Luke’s Mindfulness Educator, Padma Fanning, at Collette.Fanning@sluhn.org.