Guided Practice Activity - 12 - Mental Health & Mindfulness for Students

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MODULE 12   |   Mental Health & Mindfulness for Students 
Guided Practice Activities 
Mindful Study Techniques and Focus 
Complete the activities below to apply and deepen your learning from this module. 
Activity 1: Pomodoro Study Sprint 
Type: Timed Study Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 55 minutes 
What to do: 
1. Choose one subject or task you need to work on. 
2. Clear your workspace: remove distractions, put your phone face-down or in another room. 
3. Set a timer for 25 minutes — this is your FOCUS SPRINT. 
4. Work with complete, undivided attention until the timer goes off. Do not check your phone. 
5. When the timer rings, stop immediately — even mid-sentence. Take a 5-minute BREAK. Stand 
up, stretch, get water. 
6. Repeat for a second 25-minute sprint. 
7. After two sprints, rate: Focus level (1 –5), Energy level (1 –5), How much you accomplished (1 –
5). 
8. Write one intention for your next study session: 'Next time I will...' 
9. Reflect: Was it easier to focus knowing the time was limited? 
Reflection Questions: 
• How did the structured time affect your ability to concentrate? 
• What distraction was hardest to resist? 
?  Teacher Tip: The Pomodoro technique works because it removes the overwhelming 
feeling of 'I have to study for hours' — replacing it with just 25 minutes at a time. 
 
Activity 2: Mindful Pre-Study Ritual 
Type: Mindfulness Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 10 minutes 
What to do: 
10. Before your next study session, complete this 10-minute ritual to prime your brain for focus. 
11. Step 1 — Clear the space (2 min): Tidy your desk, open a window if possible, prepare water and 
any materials you need. 
12. Step 2 — Set an intention (1 min): Write one sentence: 'Today I will focus on _____ and my 
goal is _____.' 
13. Step 3 — Breathe (2 min): Close your eyes. Take 10 slow, deep breaths, focusing only on the 
sensation of breathing. 
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MODULE 12   |   Mental Health & Mindfulness for Students 
Guided Practice Activities 
Mindful Study Techniques and Focus 
Complete the activities below to apply and deepen your learning from this module. 
Activity 1: Pomodoro Study Sprint 
Type: Timed Study Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 55 minutes 
What to do: 
1. Choose one subject or task you need to work on. 
2. Clear your workspace: remove distractions, put your phone face-down or in another room. 
3. Set a timer for 25 minutes — this is your FOCUS SPRINT. 
4. Work with complete, undivided attention until the timer goes off. Do not check your phone. 
5. When the timer rings, stop immediately — even mid-sentence. Take a 5-minute BREAK. Stand 
up, stretch, get water. 
6. Repeat for a second 25-minute sprint. 
7. After two sprints, rate: Focus level (1 –5), Energy level (1 –5), How much you accomplished (1 –
5). 
8. Write one intention for your next study session: 'Next time I will...' 
9. Reflect: Was it easier to focus knowing the time was limited? 
Reflection Questions: 
• How did the structured time affect your ability to concentrate? 
• What distraction was hardest to resist? 
?  Teacher Tip: The Pomodoro technique works because it removes the overwhelming 
feeling of 'I have to study for hours' — replacing it with just 25 minutes at a time. 
 
Activity 2: Mindful Pre-Study Ritual 
Type: Mindfulness Activity   ·   Estimated Time: 10 minutes 
What to do: 
10. Before your next study session, complete this 10-minute ritual to prime your brain for focus. 
11. Step 1 — Clear the space (2 min): Tidy your desk, open a window if possible, prepare water and 
any materials you need. 
12. Step 2 — Set an intention (1 min): Write one sentence: 'Today I will focus on _____ and my 
goal is _____.' 
13. Step 3 — Breathe (2 min): Close your eyes. Take 10 slow, deep breaths, focusing only on the 
sensation of breathing. 
14. Step 4 — Body scan (2 min): Notice any tension in your shoulders, jaw, or hands. Consciously 
relax each area. 
15. Step 5 — Begin (3 min): Open your materials. Read the first paragraph or look at the first 
problem. Give yourself permission to start imperfectly. 
16. After your study session, journal: Did this ritual help? What would you change? 
Reflection Questions: 
• How did your state of mind before studying affect the quality of your work? 
• Which part of the ritual was most helpful? 
?  Teacher Tip: The hardest part of studying is starting. A consistent pre-study ritual 
removes the friction of getting started. 
Module 12: Mindful Study Techniques and Focus  ·  Mental Health & Mindfulness for Students  ·  Guided Practice Activities