Here's the script for Mindful at Work: Daily Tips for Productivity and Focus:
[Warm, inviting tone]
Hey there, and welcome to today's mindfulness practice. I'm so glad you've carved out this moment just for yourself in what I know is likely a busy, potentially overwhelming day.
As we approach the end of November, I'm sensing something unique in the air – that pre-holiday tension, those mounting work deadlines, the subtle pressure of wrapping up the year strong. [PAUSE] Today, I want to offer you a practice that's less about adding something to your to-do list and more about creating spaciousness within your current experience.
Let's begin by finding a comfortable seated position. Whether you're at your desk, in a quiet corner, or stealing a moment between meetings, allow your body to settle. [PAUSE] Gently close your eyes, or if that feels uncomfortable, soften your gaze toward the ground.
[Breathing guidance]
Take three deliberate breaths. Not forced, but intentional. [PAUSE] Inhale deeply through your nose, feeling your chest expand. [PAUSE] Exhale slowly, letting any accumulated tension dissolve. [PAUSE]
Today's practice is about what I call "Micro-Presence" – a technique designed to reconnect you with your core productivity without burning out. [PAUSE]
Imagine your attention is like a gentle spotlight. Right now, that spotlight has been scattered – bouncing between emails, messages, upcoming meetings. Our practice today will be about gathering that light, that energy, and bringing it to a single, manageable point.
[Main Practice]
Place one hand on your heart. [PAUSE] Feel its steady rhythm. This is your anchor. When work feels like a storm, this rhythm remains constant. [PAUSE]
Now, visualize your most important task for today. Not as a burden, but as a curious landscape. What does completing this task look like? Feel like? [PAUSE] See it not as something to conquer, but something to explore.
Breathe into that visualization. [PAUSE] Notice any tension that arises around the task. Not to judge it, but to acknowledge its presence. [PAUSE] With each breath, imagine creating a little more space around that tension. A little more perspective. [PAUSE]
Your mind might wander – that's okay. When it does, gently – without criticism – guide your attention back to your breath, back to that steady heartbeat. [PAUSE]
[Closing]
As we conclude, take this practice with you. Not as another task, but as a gentle reminder: you are more than your productivity. Your worth isn't measured by completed tasks, but by the quality of your presence.
For the rest of your day, when you feel scattered, take three breaths. Hand on heart. Remember this moment. [PAUSE]
You've got this. Breathe. Trust. Begin.
[Warm closing tone]
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