Take a Pause

Do it right now.

Well, right after you read this - first you need to know what you're doing! 🙂

Take a pause.

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Close your eyes.

Take one deep breath in and slowly let it go.

Take a second deep breath and again, slowly release it.

During this second exhale, notice if any tension exists in your body.

Nothing to fight, the tension is welcome to stay, just notice.

Take a third breath, the deepest one yet and s-l-o-w-l-y exhale.

Open your eyes.

Resume.

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Embrace the connection to your breath, the deliberate slow down, your presence in this moment.

Consider this a gift to yourself.

Perhaps this even becomes a gift to others as a result of your increased presence and calm.

I often start 1:1 feedback sessions this way. I find it works well for me and the other person.

I have also taken this 30 second pause before going into a meeting as a way to reset, recharge, and refocus.

When might you benefit by taking a pause?

Notice how it affects the way you show up for yourself and those around you.

Create your life.