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MINDFULNESS IS VITAL TO YOUR HEALTH! Increases memory, focus and concentration Lowers stress levels Improves immunity Sources: WebMD, Stress.org, Psychology Today, American Psychological Association What is Mindfulness? EASY WAYS TO BE MINDFUL Spend five minutes a day focusing on your breathing Disconnect from devices and tune in to those around you Eat slowly and savor your food Use all your senses to experience the world Connect with nature Mindfulness is about gaining awareness in the present moment. Mindfulness is vital to your health and well-being. 5.2 stress level reported by adults in 2012, on a scale of 1 to 10 the average Call. 800-342-9647 Click. MilitaryOneSource.mil Connect. 24/7

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Page 1: What is Mindfulness? - Military OneSourcedownload.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Info... · Military OneSource, Family Wellness Informational Graphi Author: Military OneSource Subject:

MINDFULNESS IS VITAL TO YOUR HEALTH!

Increases memory, focus and concentration

Lowers stress levels

Improves immunity

Sources: WebMD, Stress.org, Psychology Today, American Psychological Association

What isMindfulness?

EASY WAYS TO BE MINDFUL Spend five minutes a day focusing on your breathing

Disconnect from devices and tune in to those around you

Eat slowly and savor your food

Use all your senses to experience the worldConnect with nature

Mindfulness is about gainingawareness in the present moment. Mindfulness is vital to your health and well-being.

5.2 stress level reported by adults in 2012, on a scale of 1 to 10

the average

Call. 800-342-9647Click. MilitaryOneSource.milConnect. 24/7