Mindfulness Wake Up Moment
Upon waking, sit in your bed or a chair in a relaxed posture. OK Let’s have you close your eyes and relax your body. Make sure your spine is straight, but not rigid. Allow yourself to be comfortable.
Take three long, deep, nourishing breaths—breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. Then let your breath settle into its own rhythm, as you simply follow it in and out, noticing the rise and fall of your chest and belly as you breathe.
Now place your hand over your heart. Focus on your heart center for a moment…and breathe. Breathe in peace and breathe out calm.
Ask yourself: “What is my intention for today? For this meeting… For this class… For this event… For this work day?” Use these prompts to help answer that question, as you think about the people and activities you will face. Ask yourself:
- How might I show up today to have the best impact?
- What quality of mind do I want to strengthen and develop?
- How can I be present 100 percent?
- What do I need to take better care of myself?
- During difficult times, moments, how might I be more compassionate to others and myself?
- How might I feel more connected and fulfilled?
Set your intention for the day/meeting. For example, Say to yourself “Today, I will be kind to myself; be patient with others; give generously; stay grounded; persevere; have fun; eat well,” or anything else you feel is important.
Let’s take another few deep breaths all the way down to fill your belly and breathe out. Now when you are ready, open your eyes.
Throughout the day, check in with yourself. Pause, take a breath, and revisit your intention. Notice, as you become more and more conscious of your intentions for each day, how the quality of your communications, relationships, and mood shifts.