Mindfulness - Nevada Thrives

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully aware and engaged with all of your thoughts and surroundings. Mindfulness can reduce stress, build resilience, build more self control, calm your body, improve memory, establish healthy coping skills, and more!

“I can’t meditate because I can’t concentrate! My mind is NEVER blank!”

Actually, the beauty of mindfulness is that you pay attention to all your thoughts! Meditation isn’t ‘making your mind blank,’ it’s observing every thought that passes through. By doing this, you can be more aware of what your mind is focusing on and be an observer.

How Mindfulness Empowers Us: An Animation Narrated by Sharon Salzberg

Mindfulness allows us to see our thoughts and feelings as they really are, freeing us from old ways of thinking.

Mindfulness for Teens

The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety

Feeling anxious? Grounding exercises can help to calm anxious thoughts and keep you focused and mindful in your environment. The 5-4-3-2-1 method is a grounding exercise that can be done almost anywhere and it doesn’t require any equipment or materials- just your brain! Take a few minutes to learn how to complete the exercise and then try it for yourself.

5-Minute Meditation You Can Do Anywhere

In just 5 minutes you can reset your day in a positive way.

10-Minute Meditation For Stress

If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, listen to this guided meditation to re-center yourself.

10-Minute Meditation For Anxiety

Take a moment and let this guided meditation relieve your anxiety.

Cookie Monster Practices Self-Regulation

Cookie Monster joins NPR’s Life Kit Parenting Podcast to talk about practicing self-control, especially when you have to wait for something you really want… like a plate of delicious chocolate chip cookies.