Mindfully Me

‘Mindfully Me’ introduces children to the fundamentals of mindfulness through melodic rhyme and captivating illustrations, with the aim of promoting healthy social-emotional development and building effective emotional regulation skills.  Key mindfulness principles are described, such as, observation without judgement, acceptance, patience, letting go, gratitude and of course, purposeful attention to the present moment experience. In this way, children learn that mindfulness is so much more than a ‘simple meditation’ or ‘relaxation exercise’. They learn that mindfulness is a quality of being, or an attitude, that can be applied to difficult thoughts, emotions, and situations that inevitably arise day-to-day and moment-to-moment.

 ‘Thankfully Me' is a book about gratitude. Designed to enhance positive wellbeing and promote healthy emotional development for children. 'Thankfully Me' invites readers to engage in expressing their gratitude for the things in their life, no matter how small they may seem. 

Research into the benefits of gratitude show that it is associated with numerous mental and physical health outcomes. These health benefits include reduced stress, improved mood, better sleep, and even enhanced immunity. Gratitude is also a known buffer against stress, depression and anxiety as it helps to shift our perspective to what is present, and to take conscious note of the things that are often overlooked or taken for granted. Regular gratitude expression is also connected to nehanced self-worth and improved emotional resilience, helping us cope with challenges more effectively.