Journal of Medicines Optimisation - Mar 2022

Journal of Medicines Optimisation • Volume 8 • Issue 1 • March 2022 22 Appendix 1. Online mindfulness session etiquette, ‘Ground rules’: Here are few supportive tips for making the most of the meeting and for contributing to optimal learning environment for the whole group. 1. Traditionally, when you enter a meditation room, you take off your shoes. This is an expression of intention. The intention to be wholeheartedly present and to let go of the distractions of the outside world. We can apply this to our attendance at the Teams session by: - Finding a place to position our computer where we will be relatively un-distracted, and won’t distract others - Clearing the area around us of distracting objects, books and other devices - mobile phones, I-pads, so that we can give our full attention to the session we are attending. 2. Please do not turn off your video unless absolutely necessary during the session. Your presence is highly valued, and it is distracting for other participants if you suddenly disappear. 3. Please only use the chat button to communicate urgent questions to the teacher. 4. Please remember, that you are visible to other participants and that you make a difference. If you are eating or checking emails on your computer, it will be noticed and is distracting for you and others. 5. It is advisable to switch to mute during a led meditation 6. Do not worry if there is an interruption to your internet connection – we know that this can happen. Please just try and reconnect again and if you have ongoing difficulties, please contact the course leader by email.