Mindful Breathing to Keep You Grounded

Hello, y'all,

Here are a few insights from the week:  discernment as a tool for significant life decisions, growth mindset plus mindfulness in action together, and focused breathing to calm your being.

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You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. - Maya Angelou

Three Insights on Mindfulness

I recently attended a leadership workshop at work that focused on combining a growth mindset with mindfulness in action. (Source: Conscious Leadership Group)

• Growth Mindset learning:

1. Be self-aware

2. Be willing to experiment

3. Focus on progress over time

4. Learn from others

5. Choose the right action

• Mindful responding:

1. Be self-aware; balance your attention

2. Pause, breathe

3. Inquire about the meaning you made; challenge your assumptions

4. Plan how to neutralize defensiveness

5. Mindfully take action and pay attention to the impact

Breathe to become grounded and centered. A calming GIF - here is a one-minute breathing exercise you can do just before a meeting or transitioning between work and home.

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