Tag Archives: Slow down

Flex Time

No longer having to rush out the door means I can be more deliberate about my morning routine. Instead of packing my lunch and shoveling food into my face before running for the train. I now take about 30 minutes … Continue reading

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Open Your Eyes

Good morning. How are we feeling? Take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Exhale. Go slow. That was a lot that we all went through. But now it’s time to look ahead. It’s okay to open your eyes. It’s okay … Continue reading

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W.A.I.T.

WATCH Take a moment to be present and observe what is happening right now. What do you see, smell, and hear? What is actually happening in the present moment? Imagine you are simply a camera, taking in everything in your … Continue reading

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Sit and Notice

Open your window, feel the fresh air, sit and listen to the sounds of nature. Sit until the fog burns off… Sit until the sun completely sets… Sit until the rain ends… or begins…. Watch an animal, even an insect … Continue reading

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The S.T.O.P. Practice

This “portable” mindfulness practice can support you as difficult moments arise at any point in your day. The four steps of the STOP practice can take as little as a few seconds to a few minutes to complete. Try it … Continue reading

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