8.4 Ways of Supporting

Remind myself – 'Quality, not quantity.'

Set a specific time to practice

Find a local group to practice with

Protect the time by letting others know it is important to me

A 3-Minute Breathing Space only needs three minutes

Shift to movement if sitting practice becomes too difficult

Read more about the link between mindfulness and health

Include informal practices during work

The positive reasons I practice- I care for myself. I am more available to my family. I feel more alive

Find reading material, such as magazines, websites, or books about mindfulness

Be curious; If your practice is guided by listening to a recording, then practice for 1 week with no recording

Be curious; If your practice is unguided, explore listening to a recorded mindfulness practice for 1 week

Be curious; Try going on a one day silent retreat

Spend an extra moment listening to someone before replying

Sample a variety of practices if I get bored