2.3: Mindfulness

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    Warmup Questions

    1. When you have multiple major deadlines at once (e.g., papers, exams, presentations), what physical and emotional reactions do you notice first?

    2. What do you typically do when you feel overwhelmed by a long to-do list? Do you push through, shut down, or take a break?

    3. Have you ever tried meditation, deep breathing, or mindfulness? If yes, did it help? If not, what kept you from trying it?

    Vocabulary

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\)
    Directions: Read the sentences below. Use the context clues to select the correct definition (A or B).

    Acknowledge (verb)

    Sentence 1: It is important to acknowledge your mistakes so you can learn from them.

    Sentence 2: Instead of ignoring his frustration, David chose to acknowledge how he felt and take a short walk.

    A) To accept or admit the existence or truth of something

    B) To pretend that something does not exist
    Answer

    A) To accept or admit the existence or truth of something

    Note-Taking

    Taking good notes and using short forms are powerful skills for college success because your brain cannot remember every word a professor says during a fast lecture. When you write notes, you are actively thinking about the main points instead of just sitting and listening quietly, which helps you understand and remember the material much better. Using helpful abbreviations (like b/c for because, w/o for without, and imp for important) along with quick symbols (→, ↑, ↓) lets you write down major ideas quickly without falling behind the speaker. In the end, these simple shorthand techniques turn long, difficult lectures into clear, easy study guides that save you time and help you get ready for exams with less stress. .
    Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\)
    Directions: Listen to the audio. Practice using academic abbreviations and symbols (w/, w/o, b/c, imp, →, ↑, ↓) to complete the graphic organizer.

    DEFINITION & PURPOSE

    Mindfulness = practice of acknowledging feelings/sensations ________ judging

    Main Goal: Direct attention away from stress/neg. thoughts ________ support mental health

    Answer

    Mindfulness = practice of acknowledging feelings/sensations [ w/o ] judging

    Main Goal: Direct attention away from stress/neg. thoughts [ → ] support mental health

    Speaking

    Directions:

    Review one of the student profiles below. Match the student to a specific mindfulness technique from the listening, outline how to do it, and prepare a 1-minute spoken recommendation to share with the class.

    Profile 1 (Elena): Elena works an 8-hour shift and goes directly to campus for evening classes. By the time she enters her classroom, she is irritable, exhausted, and cannot focus on lectures.

    Profile 2 (Carlos): Carlos sits in stop-and-go traffic every morning on the freeway, arriving to his morning exams with a racing heart and tense muscles.

    Profile 3 (Mei): Mei cannot fall asleep at night because her brain constantly loops through upcoming project deadlines and midterms.

    Target Language Frames

    "In Elena's/Carlos's/Mei's situation, the primary trigger is..."
    "We strongly recommend that they incorporate [technique] because..."
    "To do this effectively, they should [specific step from listening] without..."
    "This practice is likely to result in [benefit], leading to..."

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