Mindfulness

Webinars created for students and hosted by counsellors at George Brown College

7 Easy Ways to be Mindful Every Day 

• Practice mindfulness during routine activities like brushing your teeth, taking a shower or eating breakfast.
• Let your mind wander—it’s a good thing! Mindfulness is the act of noticing that your mind has drifted and gently bringing it back. 
• Practice mindful activities like yoga and meditation first thing in the morning. 
• Keep it short. Being mindful several times a day is more helpful than one lengthy session. 
• Practice intentional breathing while you wait for the bus or stand in line at the grocery store. 
• Pick a prompt such as drinking your cup of tea to remind you to breathe. 
• Finally, learn to meditate and do so on a regular basis. 

Mindfulness Resources 

Toronto Public Library: Jon Kabat Zinn audio books, print books and CDs   

Free local meditations: Meditation Toronto  http://meditationtoronto.com 

Youtube: numerous guided meditations and teachings (e.g. Jason Stephenson, Jon Kabat Zinn) 

On-line articles: Greater Good—The Science of a Meaningful Life 

Daily Thoughts: Jonathan Lockwood Hui (subscribe) 

Mindfulness Apps  

Stop, Breathe and Think – (Free, Android/iOS/web) http://stopbreathethink.org/  

Take a Break – (Free, Android) http://www.meditationoasis.com/smartphone-apps/android-apps/  

Calm – (Free, Android/iOS/web) http://www.calm.com/  

Smiling Mind – (Free, Android/iOS) http://smilingmind.com.au/  

Sattva – (Free, Android/iOS, web) http://sattva.life/  

10-15 Minute Mindful Meditation Audio Files

Meditation Audio File 1

Meditation Audio File 2

Meditation Audio File 3

Meditation Audio File 4