Reset Your Scattered Mind in 90 Seconds: The River Technique

About this episode

Julia Cartwright introduces a mindfulness technique to help reset and refocus a scattered mind in just 90 seconds.

Hey there, and welcome back to Mindful at Work. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you've carved out these few minutes for yourself today. You know, it's mid-morning on a Wednesday, and if you're anything like me, your inbox has probably already staged a small rebellion. Your to-do list is eyeing you like it's got opinions. So before we dive into the day's demands, let's just pause together and remember that your mind is the most important tool you're carrying into those meetings, emails, and projects ahead. Take a breath with me right now. Nice and easy. In through your nose if that feels natural, and out through your mouth. There's no performance here, just you and this moment. Feel your feet on the floor or your body settling into your chair. You're exactly where you need to be. Now, here's what we're going to do today. I call this the "Reset and Refocus" practice, and it's pure magic for those times when your attention feels like a browser with seventeen tabs open all screaming for clicks. Close your eyes gently if you'd like, or soften your gaze downward. I want you to imagine your attention as a river. Right now, it's scattered, flowing in a dozen directions at once…

People in this episode

Host: Julia Cartwright

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• productivity
• focus
• mental health
• self-improvement

Keywords

• mindfulness
• attention
• focus
• mental clarity
• reset technique

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