A Daily Reset: The Power of Breath
Throughout the day, your mind is constantly processing, strategizing, and reacting. The weight of decisions, responsibilities, and ambitions can be overwhelming. Well, good news! The key to clarity, presence, and peace is within you.
Your breath is a constant, an anchor that connects your body and mind. Most of the time, you are breathing without awareness, letting shallow breaths dictate your energy. But the moment you bring your attention to your breath, everything shifts.
Dr. Andrew Weil, a pioneer in integrative medicine, teaches a simple yet profound breathing technique that can instantly shift your state called the 4-7-8 Breath Technique. This will allow you to master your mind’s response to stress, fear, and uncertainty. If you’re a fact finder, here is a link to follow his instructions which includes explanation (8 minutes). If you’re a quick start, here is the short version (13 seconds).
Breathing Through Stress and Resistance
There are moments in your day when stress, frustration, or doubt take over. You tighten your shoulders. Your thoughts race. Your breath becomes shallow.
This simple act shifts your nervous system from a reactive state to a grounded one. The breath reminds you that you are not your stress, your fears, or your thoughts. You are the awareness behind it all.
Journaling Prompt:
When was the last time you paused to breathe intentionally and how might bringing more breath awareness into your day change the way you show up as a leader?
Final Thought
"The breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts." – Thích Nhất Hạnh
Your breath is always available. Let it be your guide, your reset, and your source of clarity—no matter what the day brings.
The 10 Disciplines:
The next Group Coaching Program starts on April 14th. During the 10-session program, you will learn to deepen your understanding of yourself and, with that knowledge, how to protect your boundaries to free your True Self and ultimately Shine.
I encourage you to take the True Self Assessment to learn how strong your foundation is.