Section: What is Mindfulness? | 60 Minutes with Mindfulness

Section outline

Introduction to Mindfulness.

Select activity What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the ability to consciously pay attention to current experience without judgment. It's a practice of being present in the moment, rather than living on “autopilot.” Mindfulness allows us to notice what is really happening - both inside and around us.

Select activity Exercise - "1 minute of mindfulness"

Exercise - "1 minute of Mindfulness"

Set a timer for 1 minute.

Sit comfortably. Close your eyes.

Bring your attention to your breathing. Don't change anything.

Just notice how your breath comes and goes.

If thoughts come up, notice them and come back to your breathing.

After a minute, open your eyes.
Select activity What is mindfulness to you?

What is mindfulness to you? Forum

Take a moment to reflect after this module, answer the question and engage with other course participants.