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Breathe In, Focus, Repeat: A Mindful Moment for Your Workday

Breathe In, Focus, Repeat: A Mindful Moment for Your Workday

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 Good morning, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. Whether you're staring down a mountain of emails, prepping for back-to-back meetings, or just trying to figure out where the morning went, you've found exactly the right place. Today's February eighth, and I'm willing to bet your to-do list is already demanding attention. But before you dive in, let's give your mind and body something better than coffee. Let's give it presence. That's what we're doing together on Mindful at Work.

Go ahead and find a seat where you can sit upright, feet flat on the ground if possible. You don't need to twist yourself into a pretzel or clear your mind of every thought. Just settle in like you're getting comfortable with an old friend. Notice the weight of your body in that chair. Feel it. Really feel it. You're grounded. You're here.

Now, let's anchor ourselves with breath. Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of four. One, two, three, four. Hold it gently for a moment. And exhale through your mouth for six. One, two, three, four, five, six. Do that again. Four counts in, six counts out. This isn't about perfect breathing. It's about slowing down the nervous system that's probably been running on overdrive since you woke up.

Here's where we go deeper. I want you to imagine your focus as a river. Right now, that river probably feels scattered, flowing in a dozen directions at once. But a river is most powerful when it has banks. When it knows where it's going. So as you continue breathing, notice what happens when you pour your attention into just one thing. Your breath. The sensation of air moving through your nostrils. The gentle rise and fall of your chest. Every time your mind wanders, and it will, that's not failure. That's the practice. Gently, without judgment, guide your attention back to the river. Back to the breath. You're training your focus like you'd train a muscle. With kindness and repetition.

Do this for one more minute. Let your breath be the only thing that matters. Not the meeting. Not the deadline. Just this. Just now.

When you step away from this practice, carry this river with you. Before you tackle that first big task, take three conscious breaths. When you feel scattered, come back to your body. Feel those feet on the ground. That's your reminder that you're present, and present is where all your power lives.

Thank you so much for practicing mindfulness at work with me today. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss your daily dose of focus and calm. You've got this.

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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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