Inside And Outside

Worksheet Description

The “Inside And Outside” mindfulness worksheet is crafted to help students enhance their awareness of their immediate internal and external experiences. A section at the top of the page allows students to write their name, personalizing their mindfulness practice. The worksheet’s title clearly distinguishes between the two realms of focus: ‘Inside’, referring to the internal sensations and emotions, and ‘Outside’, referring to the external environment and its stimuli. An illustration of a person seated in a meditative posture reinforces the introspective nature of the activity, symbolizing the inward focus required for the exercise.

The directions guide students to sit quietly and initially observe with open eyes the external world around them, the ‘Outside Present’, encouraging them to engage all five senses for a full experience. Following this, they are instructed to close their eyes and shift focus to the ‘Inside Present’, tuning into the sensations and feelings within their body. This two-part exercise fosters a comprehensive mindfulness practice, encouraging students to notice and record the nuances of both their internal state and the external environment. The worksheet provides separate lines for students to document their observations, inviting a thoughtful reflection on the contrasts and interplay between their internal and external worlds. This approach aims to cultivate a balanced and holistic mindfulness practice that acknowledges the full spectrum of present-moment experiences.