• Mindful Moments for Busy Minds: A Daily Anchor to Refocus and Renew

  • Dec 1 2024
  • Length: 2 mins
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Mindful Moments for Busy Minds: A Daily Anchor to Refocus and Renew

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  • Here's a script for Mindfulness for Busy Minds: Daily Practices for Focus:

    Hey there, welcome. I'm so glad you've carved out this moment for yourself today. [PAUSE]

    I know mornings can feel like a whirlwind - especially as we're heading into the final weeks of 2024, with holiday preparations, end-of-year work pressures, and that underlying current of both excitement and overwhelm. Today, I want to offer you a practice that's going to help you find your center, right in the middle of all that swirling energy.

    Let's begin by finding a comfortable position. Whether you're sitting, standing, or even walking, just allow your body to settle. [PAUSE] Close your eyes if that feels right, or soften your gaze a few feet in front of you.

    Take a deep breath in... and release. [PAUSE]

    I want to introduce you to what I call the "Attention Anchor" technique. Imagine your mind is like a busy harbor, with thoughts as ships constantly moving, arriving, departing. Your breath is the lighthouse - steady, constant, always present.

    [BREATHING GUIDANCE]
    Breathe in for a count of four... hold for two... release for five. [PAUSE]

    Notice your thoughts like clouds passing across the sky of your awareness. You don't need to chase them or push them away. Just observe. Each time you notice your mind drifting, gently - and I mean gently - guide your attention back to your breath. [PAUSE]

    Think of this like training a puppy. When the puppy wanders, you don't get angry. You simply and kindly guide it back. Your mind is the same. Compassionate redirection. [PAUSE]

    Feel the air moving through your nostrils. The gentle rise and fall of your chest. The small, almost imperceptible movements of your body with each breath. [PAUSE]

    As we close, here's your invitation for today: Set a tiny reminder on your phone. Just once today, pause and take three conscious breaths. No judgment, no pressure - just awareness.

    Take one more deep breath. [PAUSE]

    When you're ready, gently open your eyes. You've done something remarkable - you've created a moment of calm in the midst of complexity.

    Breathe well. Be well.
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