Cultivating Mindfulness this May

April 26, 2016

52616MindfulnessMay640Here at Texas Children’s, we lead tirelessly every day at work and home. There are times that even the ordinary demands of life can cause some feelings of unease and stress which may result in mental and physical fatigue or anxiety. The simple act of mindfulness can reduce the negative impact of stress and anxiety by helping us pay attention to our thoughts and feelings in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future.

To support you on your path to mindfulness, Employee Health and Wellness will be offering a variety of activities in May at both Main and West Campuses. These activities include the following – click here for more details.

Weekly educational mindfulness seminars
Learn how to practice mindfulness in everyday activities during the following sessions:

  • Mindful Eating
  • De-Clutter To Live Your Best Life
  • Putting Mindfulness into Practice
  • Mindfulness in Daily Life

Yoga classes
Practice mindfulness by rebooting, strengthening, and calming your mind and body during this holistic practice. All levels and abilities are welcome.

What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging one’s feelings, thoughts, and physical state. Mindfulness can be used as a therapeutic technique offering lasting benefits for mental functioning, emotional and physical health, overall well-being, and can be implemented in every aspect of daily living.

The many practical benefits of mindfulness include:

  • Enhanced well-being and stress reduction
  • Freedom from harmful patterns of thought and emotion
  • Increased ability to focus as well as clarity of thinking
  • Increased learning capacity, memory, productivity and better communication

To receive Mindful Moment text messages during May, text MINDFULNESS to 882-02. Message and data rates may apply.