Stay present, be kind, and act.
Our mission at Becoming Jackson Whole is to provide mindfulness and social wellness tools to our community at scale. Less stress. More resilience. Better outcomes. More connection. Important in all times, but critically so in the face of the current global environment.
To connect with your own focus and calm, choose any or all of the practices we offer below.
Do the focused attention practice above — daily or whenever you need a reset. Partner up, and commit to checking on your partner. It helps.
Take three deeps breaths. Recall that, statistically speaking, you will be fine.
Practice mindful handwashing every single time. It’s a three-fer practice — promotes your safety and that of others you touch, decreases stress by giving your brain rest from worry as you instead put your attention on your hands, and promotes social connection as you think of others. Try it:
Put all of your attention on the physical sensations of washing your hands. Water. Soap. Suds. Pressure. Warmth or coolness. Bring your attention to the simple act of washing your hands. Notice everything you can notice.
Next, put your attention on phrases to support your own immunity and calm: “May I be healthy. Calm. Safe. At ease.” Use your own phrases if you’d rather.
Finally, send the same wishes to all the others in your community. Think of the nurses, teachers, doctors, friends and loved ones, also washing their hands to keep you safe. “May you be healthy. Feel calm. May you be safe. May you live with ease.”
These are science-based practices developed to help build resilience. But don’t worry about what the research says. Decide for yourself what helps you show up in the ways you prioritize.