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. 2021 Oct 13;5(10):e25772. doi: 10.2196/25772

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