Daily Mindfulness Practice Log
A daily mindfulness log recording practice type, duration, calm before and after and notes, to build a regular habit.
1-page fillable PDF · US Letter (prints on A4) · DBT · Mindfulness
- Approach / concern
- DBT
- Technique
- DBT · Mindfulness
- Format
- Fillable PDF, 1 page (US Letter / A4)
- Access
- Pro and Advanced plans (3-day free trial)
- For
- Licensed clinicians to use with clients
- Updated
- October 2026
Key facts
What is the Daily Mindfulness Practice Log?
Regular mindfulness practice strengthens attention regulation and awareness. Logging practice supports consistency and helps identify effective practices.
Why it works
Mindfulness is the core skill module in DBT (Linehan, 2015). Increased skills use predicts better DBT outcomes (Neacsiu et al., 2010).
When to use it
- DBT and mindfulness-based therapy
- Anxiety and stress
- Building habits
- Groups
How to use it in session
- Choose practices.
- Practise daily.
- Rate calm before and after.
- Note observations.
- Review weekly.
Clinician tips
- Vary practices.
- Short is fine.
- Reinforce consistency.
Worked example
Sharing with clients
Members can download the PDF to print or email, or copy a private client link from the download box. Your client opens the link and downloads the worksheet on any device. No client account is needed, and nothing your client writes is stored on TherapyAid.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to meditate for long?
No. Short daily practice is effective.
What counts as a mindfulness practice?
Anything done with full, non-judgemental attention, like walking, eating or breathing.
References
Linehan, M. M. (2015). DBT skills training manual (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
Neacsiu, A. D., Rizvi, S. L., & Linehan, M. M. (2010). Dialectical behavior therapy skills use as a mediator and outcome of treatment for borderline personality disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 48(9), 832-839.
This worksheet is an educational tool for use by, or under the guidance of, a licensed or registered mental-health professional. It is not a diagnostic instrument or a substitute for clinical judgement. If a client is in crisis in Canada, call or text 9-8-8 or call 9-1-1.
