Take 5 for You
Five minutes can make a big difference.
The Many Benefits of Mindfulness
When we practice mindfulness, we simply observe and accept our thoughts and feelings—rather than criticize or draw conclusions. By focusing only on the present moment, we are not replaying the past or worrying about the future. Mindfulness can help:
- Reduce stress
- Increase self-compassion
- Improve our memory, focus, and decision-making
- Foster compassion and empathy
If your plan includes the BCBSRI wellness program, try this short, online mindfulness program:
- Log in to your Virgin Pulse account.1 If you don't have an account already, sign up at join.VirginPulse.com or download the Virgin Pulse app from the App Store or Google Play.2
- Go to Benefits.
- Click or tap RethinkCare Mindfulness.
Source: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/mindfulness
1Virgin Pulse® is an independent wellness company, contracted by BCBSRI to provide wellness services. Virgin Pulse is available to BCBSRI subscribers (the primary person on the BCBSRI health plan) and their enrolled spouses. Not all employers offer Virgin Pulse through their plan. Standard mobile phone carrier and data usage charges apply. The downloading and use of the Virgin Pulse mobile app is subject to the terms and conditions of the app and the online stores from which it is downloaded.
2Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.