MSU Extension Mindfulness for Better Living

Mindful Awareness of Emotions 

Mindful awareness of emotions can help improve healthy coping skills, manage emotions, reduce stress, improve mental health, and improve our ability to work with others. 

You can learn more about the emotional benefits of mindfulness from these articles written by MSU Extension: 

• Building resilience with mindfulness
• Positive emotions and behaviors are contagious 
• Managing emotions during the holiday season 

Labeling Emotions

Noticing and naming our emotions can help reduce stress and improve our connection with ourselves.

Self-Compassion Affirmations

Affirmations are kind statements we can make towards ourselves to build self-compassion.

Emotion Guided Imagery Meditation

We can use guided imagery to imagine that we are in a safe and comfortable place to explore our emotions.

More Mindfulness for Better Living 

For more mindfulness resources, you can check out the Mindfulness for Better Living MediaSpace, YouTube, or Spotify Podcast channels. You can also sign up for an upcoming mindfulness program by visiting our health programs or virtual calendar pages.