Feet First: Anchor Your Scattered Mind Before 9 AM

About this episode

Julia Cartwright guides listeners through a mindfulness practice to help anchor their scattered minds before starting the day.

Welcome back. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. It's Monday morning, and if you're anything like most of us, your mind probably arrived at work before your coffee did. You know that feeling, right? When your to-do list is already three items long before breakfast even settles? That's exactly what we're here to work with today. This practice is designed specifically for minds that are running faster than their bodies can keep up. So let's take ten minutes together and find some clarity in all that beautiful chaos. Go ahead and find a comfortable seat, wherever you are right now. It doesn't have to be perfect. Your couch, your desk chair, even standing up is fine. I want you to feel at home here. Just notice your body settling into whatever space you're in. Feel the weight of you. That grounding is already doing something. Now, when you're ready, let's take a couple of really intentional breaths. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four, and out through your mouth for a count of six. Just twice. Notice how that longer exhale feels like you're releasing something. Like putting down a bag you didn't realize you were carrying. Good. Here's our…

People in this episode

Host: Julia Cartwright

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• mental clarity
• morning routine
• breathing exercises
• focus
• stress relief

Keywords

• mindfulness
• anchor and return
• breathing
• morning practice
• focus
• mental clarity
• stress relief

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