26/06/2025
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn.
This quote beautifully aligns with core executive functioning skills. Practicing mindfulness strengthens attention control, supports emotional regulation, and builds inhibition, which is the ability to pause before reacting.
Being present “on purpose” mirrors the intentional thinking behind skills like planning, self-monitoring, and task initiation. And when we model nonjudgmental awareness, we help kids reflect on their choices without shame. This is an essential part of learning and growing executive function skills.
🧰Mindfulness tools: https://www.theottoolbox.com/mindfulness-for-kids/
🧰Inhibition tools: https://www.theottoolbox.com/easy-ways-to-improve-impulse-control/
