COVID-19 is effecting the mental health of people all around the world in some very significant ways. During these incredibly difficult times (an understatement) for so many of us, a skill that I’ve found to be especially helpful is that of mindfulness. What’s mindfulness? According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness is “the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.” When we’re practicing mindfulness, rather than worrying about the future or dwelling in the past, we’re fully in the present moment.
There’s a great deal of evidence that mindfulness practices benefit both our emotional and physical health and so I’ve decided to provide a list of some excellent mindfulness resources where you can learn everything you need to learn about what/why/and how to practice mindfulness.
Videos
The Power of Mindfulness: What You Practice Grows Stronger
Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Tara Brach: Using Mindfulness Practices to Activate your Full Potential
A Steady Heart in Time of Coronavirus [Part 1], with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach
A Steady Heart in Time of Coronavirus [Part 2] with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach
Instructions for Mindfulness Meditation During COVID
5 Minute Mindfulness Guided Meditation
Websites, Articles, and More
Being Resilient During Coronavirus
The Guide to Well Being During Coronavirus
The Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness
Ten Days of Happiness For Challenging Times: A Free Online Coaching Program
Creating a Home Retreat: Includes a Free Half Day Mindfulness Retreat
A Free 40 Day Mindfulness Training Program
A Free Loving Kindness hand washing poster to to print and hang in your bathroom
Coronavirus Discussion Cards for Kids
Podcasts
Ten Percent Happier With Dan Harris
Let me know which are your favorite resources!
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