In what ways are mind and body connected?
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Do you usually think about the future/ past or do you focus on the present moment?
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Were you restless at school? Did you use to drift off into a daydream?
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Is your home life stressful?
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Do you think life is more stressful today than fifty years ago?
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Do you think stress is ever good, useful, or necessary? Why or why not?
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Do you use an alarm clock to wake up? Do you usually get enough sleep?
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What do you do to relax after working hard or experiencing other challenging or stressful situations?
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Have you ever helped someone that you didn't know?
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You can do this one even if you have no food in your mouth. You may notice an aftertaste of a previous drink or meal. You can just notice your tongue in your mouth, your saliva, and your breath as you exhale. What can you taste?
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Observe your surrounding and notice the colors, shapes and textures. Describe them.
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What is stress? What causes stress? How does stress affect you?
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Bring your attention to the sensations of skin contact with your chair, clothing, and feet on the floor. Describe the sensations.
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Do you ever get so caught up in something that you lose all sense of time?
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Now shift your attention to notice the smells of your environment. What are they?
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Do you have a kind of red warning flag that indicates too much stress?
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If you are very busy at work or at school, do you have ways to balance your life?
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How can you live a stress free life?
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What do you do to stay healthy? (What are some things you do to keep healthy?)
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Do you like being busy?
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Have you ever practiced yoga or done meditation?
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Are you a member of a health spa/gym? Do you exercise?
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Notice all of the sounds around you. What are they?
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Do you play games, sports or do other activities that can be stressful?
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