Half-Day
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Half-Day
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KeepsakeAccess the Half-Day slides and techniques presented, coming back any time you need them.
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IntegrationOur resources below are aimed to help you apply what was presented at the Half-Day Program to your daily life.
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ConnectionStay connected and join others on the same journey as yourself. Arrange meet ups and ask questions.
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Dedicated Practice: Access the audio file above. Integrated Practice: Before eating your next meal today, complete another ‘Three Mindful Breaths’ practice. Dedicated Practice: Access the audio file above. Integrated Practice: When you see the next person you will interact with today, take a moment to say in your mind, “I wish for you to be happy” as you greet them. Repeat this as many times as you remember to do so today. |
Dedicated Practice: Access the audio file above. Integrated Practice: During a transition time today (e.g. between meetings at work, just before entering your house, just before going to bed), pause and take three mindful breaths. Dedicated Practice: Access the audio file above. Integrated Practice: Try a mindful listening practice today. In your next conversation or meeting, practice putting all of your attention on the person(s) with whom you are speaking. |
Download an AppThere are many wonderful apps that can help you develop a daily mindfulness practice. Many have guided meditations, timers with bells, ways to track your progress and other materials to help you get started. Here are a few to check out:
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Videos
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Stay ConnectedDon't let the course fade away.
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Organise a Mindful Lunch"When walking, walk. When eating, eat." -Zen Proverb.
Practicing mindfulness while eating is a wonderful opportunity to eat with all of your senses and to cultivate mindfulness as part of a daily activity. Not every meal needs to be eaten in complete silence, even just taking a moment at the beginning of a meal or during a bite can help bring attention and appreciation to the meal and the moment. Eating mindfully also helps with digestion, and helps you stop eating when you are full rather than over-eating. The idea is simple: get a group of people together for an intentional lunch. Maybe start with one or two minutes of silent eating, or try having the whole lunch in silence. Here are a few more resources to get you started:
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Join a GroupThere are many ways to practice mindfulness and we encourage you to explore options near you (e.g. local zen center, yoga studio or other spiritual traditions).
Organise a GroupThere are many things that you and your community or colleagues can try out as a group. Some ideas are:
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