Getting Started: Setting Intentions Learning Who You Are Defining Stress Good Stress and Bad Stress The Physical Effects of Stress The Emotional Effects of Stress Thoughts and Feelings The Mind-Body Connection What is Stressing You Out? Important Moments Can Cause Stress Too Riding the Wave of Life Stepping Outside of the Box What Is Mindfulness? Living in the Present Moment Being in the Now: The Five Senses Mindful Eating Noticing the Little Things Doing Schoolwork Mindfully Noticing Your Body: The Body-Scan Meditation Walking Meditation: Mindful Movement Paying Attention to Your Breath: Short Breathing Meditation Sitting Meditation: Paying Attention to Your Breath and Body Train of Thoughts Accepting All of Your Emotions Focusing on the Negative Letting Go of Negative Self-Judgments Helpful and Unhelpful Ways to Cope with Stress Pleasant Life Moments: Doing What You Enjoy Focusing on the Positive Seeing Your Positive Qualities Self-Care Versus Being Selfish Things You Can't Control Problems: Yours and Other People's Changing How You Cope with Painful Situations Mindful Stopping: Taking Time before You React Playing Out the End of the Movie Next Steps