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Steady the River: A Mindful Moment to Recenter Your Workday
- 2025/03/11
- 再生時間： 2 分
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あらすじ・解説
Hey there, welcome to Mindful at Work. I'm so glad you're here today, taking this moment just for yourself.
I know today might feel like another whirlwind - emails stacking up, meetings looming, that persistent background noise of to-do lists spinning in your mind. Right now, in this moment, I want you to know that you have everything you need to find calm and clarity.
Let's begin by taking a deep breath. Close your eyes if you feel comfortable. Feel your feet planted firmly on the ground, like sturdy roots connecting you to the present moment. Inhale slowly through your nose, drawing in fresh energy, and exhale completely, releasing any tension.
Imagine your focus is like a spotlight. Right now, that spotlight might be scattered, jumping from task to task, creating mental static. Today, we're going to practice gently redirecting that spotlight - training your attention like a muscle.
I want you to visualize your workday as a river. Tasks are like leaves floating on the surface - some big, some small. Your mind is the riverbed, steady and calm beneath the movement. When you notice your attention drifting - and it will drift, that's completely normal - simply notice where it goes, then softly guide it back, like gently steering a leaf back to the current.
Each time you bring your attention back, you're not failing. You're practicing. You're building mental resilience. This isn't about perfection; it's about returning, again and again, with kindness toward yourself.
Take three deep breaths. With each exhale, imagine releasing mental clutter. Inhale possibility. Exhale distraction. Inhale presence. Exhale judgment.
As you move through your day, remember this practice. When you feel overwhelmed, pause. Take one conscious breath. Reconnect with your riverbed of calm.
Thank you for showing up for yourself today. If this practice resonated with you, please subscribe and share Mindful at Work with someone who might need it. Until next time, stay present, stay focused, and be kind to yourself.
I know today might feel like another whirlwind - emails stacking up, meetings looming, that persistent background noise of to-do lists spinning in your mind. Right now, in this moment, I want you to know that you have everything you need to find calm and clarity.
Let's begin by taking a deep breath. Close your eyes if you feel comfortable. Feel your feet planted firmly on the ground, like sturdy roots connecting you to the present moment. Inhale slowly through your nose, drawing in fresh energy, and exhale completely, releasing any tension.
Imagine your focus is like a spotlight. Right now, that spotlight might be scattered, jumping from task to task, creating mental static. Today, we're going to practice gently redirecting that spotlight - training your attention like a muscle.
I want you to visualize your workday as a river. Tasks are like leaves floating on the surface - some big, some small. Your mind is the riverbed, steady and calm beneath the movement. When you notice your attention drifting - and it will drift, that's completely normal - simply notice where it goes, then softly guide it back, like gently steering a leaf back to the current.
Each time you bring your attention back, you're not failing. You're practicing. You're building mental resilience. This isn't about perfection; it's about returning, again and again, with kindness toward yourself.
Take three deep breaths. With each exhale, imagine releasing mental clutter. Inhale possibility. Exhale distraction. Inhale presence. Exhale judgment.
As you move through your day, remember this practice. When you feel overwhelmed, pause. Take one conscious breath. Reconnect with your riverbed of calm.
Thank you for showing up for yourself today. If this practice resonated with you, please subscribe and share Mindful at Work with someone who might need it. Until next time, stay present, stay focused, and be kind to yourself.