mindful UT is a resource for mindfulness-related opportunities and programs at UT Austin

Special Event

Saturday, October 21
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Blanton Museum of Art, 200 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78712

Join us for an inclusive mindfulness conference. Experience a keynote speech, diverse guided activities, choose your own mindful adventures and a community picnic.

No prior experience is necessary – everyone is welcome! Whether you're new to mindfulness or have been practicing for a while, this event offers a welcoming environment for all.

Presented by mindful UT, Healthyhorns Sleep, Gender and Sexuality Center, Voices Against Violence, and Blanton Museum of Art.

Registration opens October 1st.

Daily Mindfulness Calendar

Week of September 17

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Monday
Tuesday
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Saturday

Sunday

Beauty of Impermanence in Nature

Find a safe and comfortable place outdoors, and take notice of any changes that are occuring in the present moment. Maybe an insect is moving around. Maybe the clouds are changing shape. Maybe leaves are falling from trees.
Monday

Smile in the Mirror

Take a moment and smile in the mirror. What do you notice? Smiling slows the heart, relaxes the body, and releases endorphins that counteract and diminish stress hormones.

Mindfulness Meditation
11 a.m. at BEL 22A. All are welcome, no experience necessary. Organized by the Center for Students in Recovery.
Tuesday

Grateful for Me

Take a moment to write down 3 things about yourself that you are grateful for. What do you notice while leaning into self-gratitude?
Wednesday

Tap Out the Stress

Follow along with this video on how to use tapping to relieve anxiety and calm the body.
Thursday

Doodle for Stress Relief

Set a timer for 5 minutes or more and doodle (see video for examples). Doodling can be helpful in relieving stress. What do you notice as you doodle??
Friday

Thrive at UT -- Self-Compassion

Download the free Thrive at UT app and complete the Self-Compassion module.
Saturday

Dots & Boxesl

Grab a friend, a piece of dotted paper, and:
1. Take turns connecting neighboring dots with lines (no diagonal connections).
2. When your line finishes a box, put your initials inside.
3. The game is over when all the dots are connected. Count the boxes, the player with the most wins.