Table 1.
Be Mindful course content and assignments by week.
| Chapter and title | Content | Materials and homework assignments |
| Before; Getting Started | Orientation to the course and format | 3 videos (>6 min total); assignments: stress assessment, reflection on goals, and motivation for practicing |
| Week 1; Stepping out of Automatic Pilot | Introduction to the concept of mindfulness | 4 videos (>12 min total); 1 audio file (30 min); assignments: events diary, body scan, routine activity, and mindful meal |
| Week 2; Reconnecting with Body and Breath | Awareness of thoughts and feelings | 3 videos (>17 min total); 2 audio files (19 min total); assignments: difficult thoughts checklist, event awareness, mindful movement, and mindful breathing |
| Week 3; Working with Difficulties | Acknowledging difficult thoughts and emotions without judgment or attachment | 3 videos (>9 min total); 1 audio file (22 min); assignments: stress awareness, sitting meditation, and breathing space |
| Week 4; Mindfulness in Daily Life | Awareness of (1) personal patterns, (2) associations to changes in mind and body, and (3) stress indicators | 3 videos (>11 min total); assignments: list of four helpful and unhelpful strategies, activity awareness, breathing space, and chosen practice |
| After; Going Forward | Reflecting on lessons learned | 3 videos (>5 min total); assignments: stress assessment, letter to yourself, and review additional resources |