Inquiry Blog #2
I have now completed some research as to different mindfulness practices that I can try out and I’ve planned out how I’m going to execute my project, starting this Friday. Each week I will record my initial thoughts and feelings about the practice after the first day of completeing it (Fridays), as well as revisiting and reflecting on the week and any changed feeling on the last day of the week (Thursdays).
- Week 1 – Guided Meditation
- Each day I will choose a guided meditation audio that I will follow along to (10-15 minutes each)
- Some Spotify playlists with guided meditation options:
- Week 2 – Outdoor Walks
- For this week, I will go for a walk outside every day (minimum 30 minutes each)
- Depending on weather for the week, I may switch this practice to a different week and replace it with an alternate practice
- Week 3 – Colouring
- It may sound simple, but colouring can help clear your mind, and I enjoy colouring but don’t do it often
- At the start of the week, Friday, I will print out a colouring sheet for each day of the week that I can complete
- A website for finding colouring sheets: https://mondaymandala.com/coloring-pages/
- Week 4 – Body Scan
- This practice involves laying or sitting in a quiet space and simply being present and noticing your surroundings (touch of clothes on skin, breathing, surroundings, sounds, etc.)
- For this, I will take at least 15 minutes out of my day each day to do this
- Week 5 – Yoga/Stretching
- I will find a different yoga video each day to follow along with (~15 minutes)
- Potential yoga video channels:
- Additional Links:
- About Body Scans (and other practices): https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-exercises-techniques-activities/