The Three Breath Pivot: Recenter Amidst Work's Chaos cover art

The Three Breath Pivot: Recenter Amidst Work's Chaos

The Three Breath Pivot: Recenter Amidst Work's Chaos

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

 Hey there, and welcome to today's Mindful at Work session. I'm so glad you've carved out this moment for yourself in what I know can feel like an increasingly fragmented workday. As we gather here together, I want you to know that whatever pressure or distraction you're experiencing right now - whether it's looming deadlines, back-to-back meetings, or that persistent inbox - you have the capacity to reset and recenter.

Take a deep breath and let your body settle into wherever you're sitting. Feel the chair or surface supporting you, allowing your shoulders to soften, your jaw to release. Just letting go of any tension you've been carrying.

Today, we're exploring what I call the "Three Breath Pivot" - a powerful micro-practice for redirecting your focus and energy when work feels overwhelming. Imagine your attention is like water - it can flow anywhere, but you get to choose its course.

Begin by taking three intentional breaths. First breath: Notice where your mind wants to wander. Second breath: Gently acknowledge those thoughts without judgment. Third breath: Invite your awareness back to the present moment, right here.

As you breathe, picture your work challenges as clouds passing through a vast sky. They're present, but they don't define the entire landscape of your experience. Your breath is the constant, steady horizon line.

Now, let's ground this practice. When you feel scattered during your workday, pause. Take three deliberate breaths. Ask yourself: What's most essential right now? What single action can I take with full presence?

This isn't about perfection. It's about bringing compassionate awareness to your moment-to-moment experience. You're training your mind to be responsive, not reactive.

As you prepare to return to your day, remember: you have an incredible capacity to reset, refocus, and move with greater ease. Thank you for practicing with me today. If this resonated, please subscribe and share Mindful at Work with someone who might need these tools. See you next time.
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.