Mindfulness is

“the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose”

(Jon Kabat-Zinn)

Mindfulness – A Snapshot of the Research

Improves attention, emotional regulation, perspective taking

Improves happiness, wellbeing, immune responseHelps with stress, anxiety, depression and addictive

behaviours Improves rational decision-making Improves social responsibility Improves mood and working memory, complex thought

and problem solvingRaises emotional intelligence and improves relationships

Mindfulness is…

“the power tool that all the other literacies depend upon”

(Howard Rheingold, Net Smart: How to thrive online)