In today’s episode, we explore the subtle yet powerful idea of intentionality. That is, doing things on purpose rather than drifting through the day on autopilot.

If your days feel rushed, disconnected, or like you’re ticking off tasks without really feeling present, this episode is a gentle nudge back into awareness.

Erica shares how a three-minute tea pause can become a daily ritual that brings clarity, calm and focus. She offers her own personal example of committing to more visibility on LinkedIn and the tactile trick she uses to stay accountable.

Most importantly, she invites you to check in with your body, to sit with discomfort, and to allow space for your true intentions to emerge.

In this episode, you'll discover:

* Why getting clear on your intention is only the first step

* How a cup of tea can anchor your awareness and reset your day

* Why planning often disguises itself as progress

* A simple desk-based trick using coins to stay consistent with your goals

* How to tune into your body to uncover deeper truths and guidance

* How sharing your intention can shift not just your mindset, but your relationships too

Tea Routine Takeaway:

If you could do just one thing today with extraordinary care, what would it be?

Start there. Let that small act guide you.

Resources & Links:

* David Hieatt’s Micro Blogs: DO Lectures

* Learn more about The Tea Mind System: Substack

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica x

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In this soul-refreshing solo episode, Erica invites us to reconnect with one of the most underrated and powerful tools for wellbeing: play. Not play for productivity. Not play to impress. But the kind of spontaneous, joyful, unapologetic fun that reminds us what it means to feel alive.

She shares two vivid personal stories, from racing down a sunlit hill on the Isle of Wight to turning a petrol station mishap into an unforgettable family night filled with trolley races and bargain flowers. These stories serve as gentle reminders that some of the most joyful moments in life are unplanned and unpolished.

You’ll also be guided through a simple Tea Routine designed to reintroduce playfulness into your daily ritual. This episode is your permission slip to let go, laugh more, move freely, and rediscover what lights you up, no justification required.

In this episode, you'll discover:

* Why adults often forget how to play

* How play impacts burnout, creativity and connection

* A personal story that sparked Erica’s belief in joyful spontaneity

* A light-hearted Tea Routine to bring more play into your day

* A powerful mindset shift: play as presence, not performance

Tea Routine Mentioned:

While the kettle boils, put on a song that makes you want to move. Let your body sway or bounce. As your tea brews, breathe in the aroma and ask, “What would feel playful today?” Sip slowly. Let your thoughts drift into possibility.

Resources & Links:

* Sign up to our free newsletters:→ The Tea Mind – weekly Tea Routines for reflection and joy→ eteaket – tea blends and recipes for seasonal inspiration

Join the Conversation:

What does play look like for you this week? When did you last feel that lightness? Share your story in the comments or tag us on socials. Talking about joy helps create more of it.

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica x

The Tea Mind is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

When was the last time you truly paused?Not a scroll break. Not a flick through your to-do list.A real pause.One where your shoulders drop, your breath slows and you are fully present.

In this episode, Erica explores why we confuse distraction with rest and how a simple tea ritual can bring you back to yourself.You’ll learn how to create a short pause that calms your nervous system and resets your focus using your kettle and your breath.

This isn't about more time. It's about deeper moments. Presence is possible in three minutes.

What You'll Learn

* Why we confuse stimulation with rest

* The cost of staying in go-mode

* A simple Tea Pause ritual for calm and clarity

* The science behind box breathing and L-theanine in tea

* How small moments shift how you show up in life

Mentioned in This Episode

* The Tea Mind Practice

* Box Breathing Technique (4-4-4-4)

Try This

Pause with your tea. Just three minutes.No screens. No multitasking.Let your breath and a warm mug bring you back.

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica x

The Tea Mind is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.