Recreation and Well-Being

Sometimes, the stressors we experience can be tough to manage. Practicing mindfulness helps us learn to tune into our bodies and to turn off our stress response when it’s not serving us. We use mindful techniques as a way to manage stress and improve well-being. 

Practice mindfulness on the go with these three steps:

1. STOP
   Pause what you’re doing and give yourself a moment to pay attention to what’s happening around you and what’s happening inside you. Try not to judge your feelings or thoughts, just acknowledge them and let them go.
2. BREATHE
   Focus on your breath. The breath is what brings you into the present moment. You cannot breathe into the past or the future, just the here and now. Observe it making its way in and out of the body. Repeat this process for as many times as you need.
3. BE
   Arrive here, right now. Do not judge yourself for what you believe you should be doing, or dwell on what has already happened. Give yourself permission to be in the present moment and to let go of worries.