Similar to meditation, mindful colouring invites us to pay attention to the present moment while participating in a creative activity. It encourages us to focus on how we choose and apply colours, drawing our attention to the here and now. As you colour, we invite you to let go of thoughts of yesterday or plans for tomorrow […]
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In this fast-paced world, our minds can be cluttered with thoughts and distractions, making it hard to focus or relax. The practice of mindful journaling can help clear the chaos in our minds, allowing us to find some clarity and perspective on our thoughts. We invite you to use this journaling activity sheet to write down
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This four-week activity book and meditation series is designed to help you understand how stress affects you physically, mentally, and emotionally, and learn how to work with it in positive ways. We all experience stress and not all types of stress are the same. There are types of stress that can hurt us and types of
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Movement can be a powerful way to regulate our nervous systems, both when we’re over-activated (like feeling really angry or anxious) or when we’re under-activated (like feeling depressed or fatigued), helping us to come more into a state of balance. This is an active mindful movement practice designed to release stress and clear your mind. If
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In this guided meditation, we practice watching our thoughts mindfully. Mindfulness of thinking can help us learn to create some distance from our thoughts, reminding us that we don’t have to believe everything we think—a practice that can support us in times of stress and anxiety.
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In this 20-minute video, we focus on movement and breath for relaxation and rest. We explore slower-moving movements and stillness to help our minds and bodies find ease. For this practice, you’ll need a chair. This video features Rochelle Miller, New Leaf Foundation Senior Program Facilitator and Teaching Coordinator. Your generosity and support help us carry
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Join Rochelle for 30 minutes of mindfulness-based movement that focuses on balancing and strengthening. You’ll need to wear non-slip shoes or, if you have one, use a yoga mat. Rochelle is a Senior Program Facilitator and Teaching Coordinator at New Leaf Foundation. Your generosity and support help us carry out the important work we do and
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Our brains are hard-wired to focus on the negative which can sometimes limit our ability to notice and enjoy even small moments of peace or happiness. Bringing a little attention to what we are thankful for can help us to get out of negative patterns and thinking. It’s not about pretending everything is good, but seeing
What is this mindfulness everyone’s talking about? In this infographic handout, we define mindfulness using straightforward language, explain what mindfulness is and isn’t, outline some benefits, and share a few simple practices. Download the handout in colour (PDF) or a print-ready version (PDF). If you’re a New Leaf Foundation supporter and have the means, please consider
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In this activity, we invite you to create your own personalized self-care plan. Consider how you can take care of your physical, mental and emotional health. Who might help you? What actions can you take? Write at least 3 ideas into each box. See if you can commit to doing at least one thing from each
