Mind
Mindfulness is the act
of paying attention to
the present moment
without
judgement.
Mind
In a postmodern world where things seem to change minute-by-minute, it is more essential than ever that teachers and educators prioritize their mental health. Scholarly research indicates that mindfulness practices have a positive impact on the brain, specifically in areas that impact focus and emotional regulation. In this section, we’ve compiled a variety of online resources that have been shown to reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and bring a greater sense of peace with their practice. Take some time to select the Mind tools that will help you care for one of the most important components of your person: your Mind.
Apps & Games
Buddhify
Buddhify is a meditation and mindfulness app that offers diverse teacher talent and a variety of guided meditations. It covers a range of topics from handling emotions like grief and stress to using technology mindfully.
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MoodMission
MoodMission is an app that helps you track low moods and anxiety. After you tell the app how you’re feeling, it gives you evidence-based “missions” to help you improve your mood. Make a change in how you feel with stress, moods, and anxiety.
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Calm
Calm, which is available on both iOS and Android platforms, provides numerous solutions for user meditation. Some of the more popular features of Calm include Calming Musical Selections, Guided Meditations, and Nature Sounds.
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SuperBetter
SuperBetter is a game created by a developer to help heal from a brain injury. During recovery, she wanted to feel better than ever — super better!
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Forest
Forest is an app that gamifies staying focused and gives back to the planet when users meet their goals on how they will use their devices.
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Moodpath
Unsure of your mental health at the moment? Moodpath offers a quick mental health assessment that can assist with next steps, as well as in-depth assessments that you can take in-app.
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