Mindfulness Meditation Lesson 7:
Thoughts are Not Facts

Theme of Mindfulness Meditation Lesson 7

Our thoughts exert a powerful effect on our mood, and all too often we get stuck in our heads and allow our thoughts to dictate how we feel. But our thoughts are just thoughts, nothing more. In this session, we'll learn how we can mindfully relate to our thoughts in ways that diminish their control over us.

Agenda for Lesson 7

1. Mindful Stretching
 
2. Home Practice Review
 
3. Thoughts are not Facts
 
4. Mindfulness of Breath, Body, Sounds and Thoughts
 
5. Home Practice

Worksheets

You can download or print off the worksheets we'll be using this session in advance in PDF or Word format. Links for the worksheets are also included at the relevant part of each lesson, so you'll be able to download or open them then if you prefer.

Other Materials

• A notebook for any notes you may wish to make
 
• Space for mindful stretching
 
• A place to do a sitting meditation