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Mindfulness for teens is about teaching them to pay attention purposefully, in the present moment, and without judgment. Being a teen can be really hard. There are so many physical, mental, emotional, developmental, and social changes taking place, often all at once, that it can be difficult to manage.
Mindful defines mindfulness as:
the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Perhaps being a teenager has been made even more challenging with the pressures of modern living such as social media, competition for academic marks, and jobs. We can teach mindfulness for teens and guided meditation for teens, which will hold them in good stead for when the going gets tough. In a world that is non-stop, imagine being able to take joy in the present moment with purpose and without judgment. For a teen to be able to stop, focus on their breathing, practice a mantra, visualise something positive, and feel themselves in that moment, is such a valuable method of self-care. To not get caught up in what marks they might need to pass maths, what people think of their new hairstyle or how a comment they made on social media might be perceived. To simply breathe in, breathe out, and be present in that very moment. To just be. It’s a gift we should bestow on our children and a technique we could all employ in our daily lives to help manage the pace and intensity of modern living!
Use this as one of many relaxation strategies for teenagers to chill out with! They can choose a positive word to support them with feeling safe, relaxed, and grounded. Can be played at any time or when heading off to sleep. If your teen is needing more support with unwinding and sleep, check out some of these guided meditations for teens and adults. Suitable for 12 years and above.
Enjoy!
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