Finding Calm Within – Exploring Meditation for Mental Wellness
Objective
To learn how meditation can support mental health by reducing stress, improving focus, and creating balance.
Tasks / Activities:
1. Introduction JournalWrite a short paragraph about your current understanding of meditation. Have you practiced before? What do you expect or hope to gain from it?
2. Guided Meditation PracticeSpend 10–15 minutes following a guided meditation (video or audio of your choice). Focus on your breath, body, and thoughts.
3. Mindful Breathing ExercisePractice a simple breathing technique: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 6, pause for 2. Repeat for 5 minutes.
4. Reflection JournalWrite at least one paragraph describing how you felt before, during, and after the meditation. Did you notice changes in your mood, thoughts, or body?
5. Application TaskCreate a short plan for how you could use meditation in daily life (for example: before bed, during stress, or before a test). Be specific about when and how you might try it.