Mindfulness Matters - with CHIBS OKEREKE

Mindfulness Matters !

Feeling stressed with life? Maybe you are studying for exams or having issues with friends? Or maybe you are just feeling overwhelmed? Well we have a tool kit that can help!!!

In this episode of Stand Tall, host Amie Morris welcomes Chibs Okereke, (A voice on the CALM app) who shares his journey from corporate life to mindfulness and meditation. Chibs discusses the importance of mindfulness in managing stress, especially for teenagers facing academic pressures. He explains mindfulness in super simple terms, so we can all put it to use. He also gives us a guided mindfulness meditation, showcasing how easy it is to incorporate mindfulness into daily life. Chibs highlights the benefits of mindfulness in enhancing focus, reducing anxiety, and creating more time for enjoyable activities, rather than just being productive. Life is for living! 

 

Takeaways

• Mindfulness is simply paying attention to what's happening right now.
• It helps to close down mental 'apps' to reduce stress.
• Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere, anytime.
• The goal is to focus on one thing at a time.
• Mindfulness techniques can prevent burnout and stress in adults and teens alike.
• It's important to realize that not everything is as serious as it seems.
• Mindfulness can help improve focus and productivity.
• Creating time for relaxation is as important as being productive.
• Guided meditations can be found easily online.
• Teaching mindfulness to young people can equip them with lifelong tools.

Sound Bites

"Mindfulness helps us stay focused on what you can do right now."

"It's about creating more time for yourself."

"Mindfulness helps us to close down some of those apps."

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Its Importance

07:47 Understanding Mindfulness: Practical Techniques

14:56 Mindfulness in Action: Real-Life Applications

 

Keywords

#mindfulness #meditation #stress relief #mental health #focus #anxiety #teenagers #productivity #relaxation #well-being

 

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