Hello!
Now that you've completed BreatheWELL training and started practicing, I want to encourage you to make it part of your daily routine. Even just a few deep, intentional breaths can help you reset, refocus, and manage stress in the moment.
Try setting a reminder to take a mindful breath break during the workday. Here are a few simple ways to incorporate it:
- Before entering a room or virtual meeting – Take a slow inhale and exhale to center yourself.
- While washing your hands or filling up your water bottle – Use this moment to slow your breathing and release tension.
- Between tasks or meetings – Pause for three deep breaths to reset your focus.
🌿 Reflection Questions:
To strengthen your motivation and explore the benefits of mindful breathing, answer these questions.
- What is most important to you about managing stress at work?
- How would you like to feel at the end of your workday?
- What small step can you take today to bring more moments of calm into your workday?
✔️ Challenge for this week: Choose one moment each day to practice mindful breathing. Set a reminder on your phone or jot down on a sticky note as a cue.
Your breath is always there to support you. See how you can use it to your advantage this week!
Resources
Here are some simple mindful breathing resources.
If you have more time, this is an insightful TEDx talk: The Power of Mindfulness: What You Practice Grows Stronger
You can find more links to guided mindful breathing meditations and controlled breathing techniques in the liveWELL Resource Library under Managing Stress and Mindfulness.
