Mindful S.E.A.T.

Needing a 𝒑𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 and 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓? Feeling worried, anxious, zoned out, or stuck in swirling thoughts? 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐓! This is a super simple mindfulness practice that can help bring you back to the present moment and calm your nervous system a bit.

SEAT: Sensation, Emotion, Action, Thought

S)Take a breath and notice the sensations in your body. What are your 5 senses bringing in?
E) put a name to the emotion you’re experiencing
A) notice any urges to do something - wanting to look through the refrigerator or call a loved one?
T) what thoughts come?

This handy acronym was created by Chris Willard, mindfulness expert, and is great for kiddos too! Remember it’s a practice!

Try it out. Teach your kids. Let me know how it goes!