We often forget the importance of slowing down and taking a mindful pause. Many people get caught up in the rush of daily tasks, which leaves little time for reflection or rest. Fortunately, it’s never too late to make a change to undo the effects of stress and embrace a more balanced lifestyle.
The Take a Mindful Break poster encourages clients to prioritize self-care by suggesting five ways to incorporate mindfulness into daily life. It introduces the acronym BREAK, which stands for breathe, reflect, empower, awareness, and knowledge.
This poster can inspire kids and teens to prioritize self-care. Caring adults can support young people by helping them carve out time for mindful breaks in their daily routines. They can share other self-care resources for added emphasis.
They can also suggest using planners or apps to track and remind them of their mindful moments. These tools can help build a consistent self-care routine.
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References:
- Gilsoul, J., Libertiaux, V., & Collette, F. (2021). Cognitive fatigue in young, middle‐aged, and older: Breaks as a way to recover. Applied Psychology, 71(4), 1565-1597. https://doi.org/10.1111/apps.12358
- Labecka, M. K., Plandowska, M., Truszczyńska-Baszak, A., Rajabi, R., Różańska, D., & Płaszewski, M. (2024). Effects of the active break intervention on nonspecific low back pain among young people: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 25(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-08186-3
- Lim, J., Lo, J. C., & Chee, M. W. (2017). Assessing the benefits of napping and short rest breaks on processing speed in sleep‐restricted adolescents. Journal of Sleep Research, 26(2), 219-226. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.12497
- Müller, C., Otto, B., Sawitzki, V., Kanagalingam, P., Scherer, J., & Lindberg, S. (2021). Short breaks at school: Effects of a physical activity and a mindfulness intervention on children's attention, reading comprehension, and self-esteem. Trends in Neuroscience and Education, 25, 100160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tine.2021.100160
