Mindfulness Daily Check-In August 11, 2017

Ready or not......Here comes another school year

Now that school is back in session, you are probably once again experiencing the hectic hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. Pack your books, tie your shoes, dont forget your lunch, get good sleep, assignments due..... With school starting we all tend to focus on every little thing at once. As a result, we tend to forget the most important part of our day practicing mindfulness. So how can we start each day of school less stressful? Less chaotic? Less of our emotions getting all over the place and intense? Lets check it out

Start Their Day with Positive Thoughts
We all have our own school routine. For many, it involves waking up, getting dressed and ready, sitting around the table for breakfast, and waiting for the bus or driving to school. Whatever your routine may be, use this time to give yourself a mini pep talk of positivness. Whether at the breakfast table or on the car ride to school, say what you are grateful for or one positive thought.Say 1 thing you absolutely love about yourself or what youre grateful for that day.

Plan Out the Week and Review
Planning is an important aspect of a mindful routine. Have a weekly plan and review it. This allows you to know what the future holds and what you have to look forward to each week. While you need to incorporate chores and errands, schedule in some fun too. Then know that Friday night is movie night or that Saturday is for a relaxing day Once you have your plan, stick to it. Otherwise, what was the point of planning?

Have Balance
Balance is the key. Just like you include errands in your weekly schedule, you also include time for fun. Balance is a vital component of a mindful life, especially for college life.
• Moderating time for technology and time to disconnect
• Indoor vs. outdoor play
• Time for meditation and time for excitement
• Eating healthy vs. indulging in sweets

You need a balance to lead a happy life. You sit inside a school all day, so why not balance that out with playing outside before homework begins? You work hard all week between school and other activities, allow yourself time to relax with a movie or activity of your choice on the weekend. A balanced life is just one more step towards a mindful life.

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