for parents & educatorsLearn mindfulness techniques here in Singapore.
nowyourmind™ is a mindfulness program by Tan Cheen Chong. His classrooms include school-going children, adults and corporate warriors, usually around stress management, emotional well-being, and clarity of thinking. For children, mindfulness seeks to cultivate two areas:
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for busy adultsMindfulness trains you to be conscious of what’s going on as it is happening. Instead of reacting, habituating or withdrawing, the mental habit helps to offer choices. The Institute for Mindful Leadership lists several other benefits reported by their adult clients.
It may be easier to understand the concept of mindfulness when we consider its antonym – “mindlessness”, which describes doing things on auto-pilot. Beyond being fully present for Life as it unfolds in front of you, there is a growing list of neurological benefits, including keeping your brain young. |
take fiveA mindfulness instruction & poem
by Tan Cheen Chong With my nose, take 5 purposeful breaths
With my eyes, study 5 nearby objects With my ears, welcome 5 emerging sounds With my body, allow 5 subtle touches With my heart, cherish 5 grateful thoughts Recommendations:
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peace in 3 minutes
"I learnt how to control my feelings and to pay attention to myself, focus in class and be peaceful... Mindfulness has changed me from a lazy and impatient person, to become a patient and smart person... Plus I didn't know that peace can be attained within 3 minutes." |
enjoyable sessions"My kids enjoyed the sessions and in fact, started trying the exercises on their own the following days. Cheen truly has a way with kids in teaching them on what can be a challenging concept even for adults." |
self-confidence"Cheen has guided our children aged 8 to 12 in mindfulness over the past months. The effect was greatest with the older children... Their improved behaviours and increased self-confidence are clearly perceptible" |
team impact"The session made a big impact on our whole team, which goes to show how relevant the [mindfulness] messages are." |
it started with stressDr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, introduced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in a hospital setting back in 1979. He wanted to help patients cope with stress, pain and illnesses by using "moment-to-moment awareness".
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lost yourself for a bit?Consider these common scenarios.
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