This Hour Has 50 minutes Playful Mindfulness with Clay Drinko
Feb 26, 2021
Join educator and author Clay Drinko as he unpacks the playful side of mindfulness. He challenges common misconceptions about meditation, reframing it as awareness instead of emptying the mind. Clay shares how incorporating games can make mindfulness more accessible and enjoyable. He highlights the importance of embracing uncertainty, using playful techniques like improv to foster resilience. Plus, learn how intentional mantras can transform negative self-talk and how simple everyday games can enhance your mindfulness practice.
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Use Curiosity Not Judgment
- When you notice resistance or impatience during a practice, get curious about that feeling instead of judging it.
- Use curiosity to reduce self-criticism and make mindfulness more sustainable.
Playfulness Boosts Mindful Practice
- Playfulness naturally adds curiosity and reduces fear of failure, making mindfulness approachable.
- Framing practices as games boosts motivation to repeat them and learn from them.
Bedtime Reframed As Mindful Connection
- Tamara reframed bedtime with young children as an opportunity to practice attention and calm rather than a chore.
- That reframing reduced time pressure and improved both her experience and the children's sense of calm.
