With the holidays approaching quickly, it's difficult to remember to take the time to slow down, enjoy the present, and be fully aware of the moments passing us by. Mindfulness is something that we all talk about, but sometimes, forget to practice. Mindfulness is defined as: a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. We think that Thanksgiving week is the perfect time to work on our mindfulness and be thankful for all that we have in our lives.
Talking about mindfulness can be scary, because it's new. But there are some simple techniques for slowly implementing mindfulness that are easy to add to your daily routine. Start practicing mindfulness this week with five easy steps:
Looking for more facts and activities on mindfulness? Check out these useful links we've found to help get you started:
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A Very Fuddles Christmas: Frans Vischer Fuddles is a very pampered and spoiled family cat. It's Christmas and the dinner table is set. Fuddles becomes aware of this and decides to investigate. Well, you know cats, and Fuddles is no exception. He dives into what he thinks is his holiday meal only to be scolded and chased away. His next idea on his agenda leads him into the living room where he discovers many toys, treats and best of all, the Christmas tree! Of course Fuddles thinks it's his to climb. Fun leads to trouble when he falls off the tree and finds himself outside. Where's the door he wonders. Fuddles is introduced to some mischievous local squirrels. His pride takes over and instincts kick in. The ending of this story will leave you with a heart warming feeling if you have ever spent the holidays with pets. This book is a must read for any and all animal lovers. Jim Huebner, Sales Representative In case you haven't heard, Fortnite is STILL popular! 5.5 million gamers watched the Fortnite map get blown up on October 13th, and then held their breath as it remained black for two days. When it finally returned, fans let out a sigh of relief as their screens displayed Fortnite Chapter 2. So what's next? While the battlegrounds are almost unrecognizable with completely new island settings, the overall premise hasn't changed. The main goal of the game is to survive. You are dropped on an island from a Battle Bus, and once you're on the ground, it's every man or woman for themselves. You can strategize by collecting resources, building forts, or making alliances, but at the end of each match, there can only be one winner. But the age old argument is, "is it too violent for kids to play?". Everyone can determine what they feel is appropriate for their own children, but compared to some of the other video games on the market, it is a relatively fluffy game. Yes, the point is to "eliminate" your competitors, however, there is never any blood or gore depicted in the game. Instead, when you are eliminated, a beam of light essentially vaporizes you up into the clouds. After you've been eliminated, you can continue to log in and play in different matches and rounds. There are also ways to heal and recover, and spend time harvesting materials and building structures. In conclusion, the game isn't solely based on violence, there is no gore, and it's something that the kids enjoy, so let them have fun! And there are some pretty fun dance moves that have been trending from Fortnite victories, and we a can all enjoy that entertainment! Check out some of the best dances from the original seasons here, you won't be disappointed and might even learn some new moves. Beware the Monster By Michael Escoffier Young children are introduced to a ravenous monster that eats everything in its path. Apples, leaves, trees and even cows are devoured. But its favorite is little children. The author warns the reader to get away, close the book! Why didn’t you close it? Now you’re in trouble, there’s no escape! And just as the monster is about to eat the reader he burps and everything he ate comes out of his stomach and back to its place and the monster takes a nap so the reader is able to escape! Excellent book for story time, the illustrations grow larger as the monster comes closer, giving a real feeling of an on coming monster. Guaranteed to get the kiddos engaged! Sales Representative, Cindy Feltes |
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