Mind full to mindful.
From overthinking to actually doing something, fast.
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It’s Monday.
But a very different Monday to those that we’ve been used to recently.
In addition to whatever we may ordinarily have on our minds after a weekend, we may also have greater uncertainty and anxiety than in recent memory.
How are you feeling right now?
Overwhelmed?
Too many things on your mind?
Not sure what to do?
For many this can lead to decision paralysis. Which can compound the issue.
To go from mind full to mindful can seem impossible.
We have a short exercise to help you do just that.
To get some clarity.
And make it do-able.
Read on below, and watch our short video, to take some positive steps today.
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In feedback, our first users of Do Breathe found this a very useful video - perhaps watching it and acting on it could be the most productive few minutes of your day today?
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Bringing clarity.
Before looking at what’s on your mind let’s get your breathing and heart into balance first. As your heart gets into a smooth rhythm it sends positive signals to your brain. So within minutes you can start thinking more clearly again.
Why not try Do Breathe now to help you get stuff done?
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1. Calm your mind.
Empty your head of any issues that are on your mind. Writing down one thing per page.
Then Do Breathe for one minute or more. Once you have breathed yourself into a more calm and centred place, take out a small pad and pen.
2. Find focus.
Look through all these issues until you can choose the most important one to you right now.
Ask yourself what a successful outcome would look like? Imagine the feeling when it’s actually done.
3. Get stuff done.
What is the very next action to get closer to that goal? If it takes 2 minutes or less, just do it.
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3 things to note
1. Write stuff down.
2. Choose one successful outcome.
3. Focus on the very next action, and do it now, if it takes 2 minutes or less.
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Why not try this now?
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Try breathing with your Do Breathe app when you next feel decision paralysis.
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When you feel indecisive, get in sync and make better decisions with a calmer mind.
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Notice how that makes you feel.
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“Breath is the bridge that connects life to consciousness, the bridge that unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.”
Thich Nhat Hanh
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Tomorrow lunchtime, let's take this a step further and use breathing to help achieve a state of flow, and get in the zone to do your best work.
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A little gift from us
We'd love to know how you are finding this so far.
Have you found these emails useful? How about the videos? The app?
Please click this link, and leave us some feedback, and we'll send you our handy mini guide to productivity.
(You can also read more about our mindful productivity approach in Michael's book).
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Breathe well. Be well. Do well.
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