Mindfulness mastering is a mental training camp just like weight training. So for this Mindfulness Monday we share a simple, engaging exercise for adults & children-the 5 senses exercise. 

The 5 senses exercise is one example of a great mindfulness exercise with the goal being to calm your mind by using your five senses to focus on your environment rather than your thoughts. 

Steps to complete the exercise:

(I normally add 2 deep breaths before & after just to ground me further-this is optional)

5-SIGHT. Bring your attention to your surroundings & become aware of what's around you. 

4-TOUCH. Bring your attention to what you're feeling. Feel the things around you or on you.

3-HEARING. Quieting your thoughts & focus on what you can hear around you. Your children, the wind. etc. 

2-SMELL. Open your nostrils, allow your nose to smell the scent around you that you may filter; pleasant or unpleasant.

1-TASTE. Give your taste buds something to taste, a frozen grape, water, gum.

Affirmations:

I am safe & secure

I am rooted in this present moment

I exist in the moment right now

I am not my thoughts

I allow myself to focus on completing one step at a time

I will not worry about things I cannot control

MY POWER IS IN THE PRESENT MOMENT