Mindfulness and Some Inner Resources 

"Super Powers"

Cultivated With The Mindfulme Programs

Paying Attention

Mindfulness helps kids practice paying attention on purpose.


We expect them to focus, but have we taught them how? With each practice, they strengthen their attention like a muscle noticing when they’re distracted and gently bringing their focus back.


This builds self-awareness and the power to self-regulate in everyday life.

 

It’s one thing to think and another to notice what we' re thinking while we’re thinking it.

 

That awareness is self-empowering. 


Curiosity & Kindness

What consumes our mind, controls our life.

 

Mindfulness invites us to notice what’s happening inside, with curiosity and kindness, rather than judgment.

 

Instead of reacting with “this is good” or “this is bad,” we practice saying, “Hmm, that’s interesting,” and become more at ease with whatever arises.

 

By stepping out of autopilot, we begin to recognize thought patterns that may limit our choices and respond with greater clarity, flexibility, and self-awareness.


Brain

Change comes with awareness, not by force.

 

When young people understand the basics of how their brain works, they realize they have the power to choose how they respond especially in stressful moments.

 

This awareness builds confidence, self-regulation, and healthier choices.

 

With each mindfulness practice, they strengthen brain pathways for focus, compassion, and resilience skills that support learning, relationships, and everyday life.


Thoughts

You take your mind wherever you go, get to know it.

 

Mindfulness helps young people become aware of their thoughts while they’re thinking them so they can choose how to respond.

 

Without this awareness, they may get swept up in emotions or believe their thoughts are:

  • always true

  • stuck on repeat

  • focused on the worst-case scenario

  • caught in past disappointments

Learning to observe the mind helps them respond with clarity instead of getting carried away by it.


Emotions

There are no “bad” emotions—only unhelpful ways to express them.

 

Mindfulness helps young people relate to their emotions with curiosity instead of reacting or shutting down.


They learn to notice, name, and accept what they’re feeling, becoming more familiar with how their body, mind, and heart respond.

 

What does sad, angry, excited, or anxious actually feel like in the body? By tuning in, they build emotional awareness and healthier ways to respond


Breath

Breathing is deeply connected to the mind and emotions.

 

Through mindful breathing, young people become aware of their breath’s rhythm, and learn they can slow it down on purpose.

 

As the breath settles, so does the mind and body activating the body’s natural ability to restore balance.

 

Mindful breathing becomes a powerful anchor when stress, fear, or strong emotions arise offering a simple tool to return to calm.


Senses

The senses are always in the now.

 

Tuning into sound, sight, smell, taste, or touch helps young people return to the present especially when feeling anxious, frustrated, or overwhelmed.

 

Sensory awareness builds insight into the connection between mind, body, and surroundings.

 

Over time, regularly quieting the mind and noticing thoughts and body sensations strengthens their inner awareness, their intuition.


 Gratitude

Appreciating what’s already here is a powerful practice.

 

Mindfulness naturally strengthens the muscle of gratitude.

Gratitude helps young people shift their focus to the present, especially when things don’t go their way  and reminds them of the good that’s still around.

It also rewires the brain to notice what’s going well.

 

With time, this builds trust and helps them stay open, even in uncomfortable moments curious about what each experience might teach them. 


Love & Compassion 

Love and compassion for ourselves is the first step to offering it to others.

 

Through mindfulness, young people practice being kind to themselves especially when distractions arise.


They notice, let go of judgment, and gently return to the present moment.

 

Over time, this skill of letting go and not reacting extends beyond practice nurturing more peaceful and connected relationships with the world around them.


By developing compassion for themselves, young people become more compassionate and less judgmental toward others strengthening their relationships and helping create a more positive world around them

Body

Young people can anchor to the present by noticing sensations in their body like fingers, toes, or heartbeat bringing themselves back to the here and now.

 

With practice, they build awareness and learn to choose how they want to move, act, and lead in each moment.

 

This awareness deepens their understanding of the connection between mind, body, and how they relate to the world around them.


Choice

We can’t always control what happens; but, we can choose how to respond.

 

That’s not always easy, especially when we’re on autopilot.

 

Each time young people practice mindfulness, they’re building that power of choice. They learn to notice their thoughts, observe them without judgment, and gently return to their anchor.

 

It’s not about pushing thoughts away, it’s about seeing them clearly and choosing what supports their well-being.


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