In October/November 2022, I participated in the training course “Mindfulness & Meditation: Well -being at school and life”. The training took place from 30.10- 5.11 2022 in Alicante, Spain and was organized by PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPAIN ERASMUS PLUS, S.L.U.

Participation in the training allowed me to expand my knowledge in the field of mindfulness and to identify opportunities to use it in my personal life as well as during the implementation of activities. During the training, each day we had the opportunity to participate in meditations, which were an important instrument for getting to know ourselves. We also learned about different types of meditation, so everyone could choose the most suitable one for themselves.

It was valuable for me to learn about ways to practice mindfulness formally and informally. Thanks to learning about different mindfulness practices, I implement them in my daily life, for example, by dealing with stress. One of the most interesting parts of the training was the one on emotional intelligence and the possibility of regulating emotions. The body work exercises, tasks and meditations that were implemented helped me get to know myself and my way of functioning better. It also opened up space for self-compassion.

In addition, I appreciated the opportunity to exchange with people from different countries and learn about their education systems. I learned that in some countries mindfulness classes are implemented as part of school classes. The participants of the meeting shared their own experiences and experiences, which deepened the process.

In my opinion, it is worthwhile to transfer mindfulness practices and meditations to our Polish soil and implement them in everyday life. For me it was another step in my development in this area and an opportunity to exchange experiences, which I very much appreciate.