Breathing Practices
Intentional Disengagement - This is the same as shutting down open windows and tabs on your computer. It frees up your attention and memory to deal with what is in front of you.
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Breathe in through your nose for a count of 2
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Breathe out through your nose for count of 4
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And say, “And Done”
Physical Balancing
Rerouting
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Clasp your hands in front of you. Notice which thumb is on top.
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Now, unclasp them and reclasp with the other thumb on top.
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Go back to your original position.
Small Powerful Practice #1
Mental Practices
15 Second Gratitude Adjustment
Name three things you are grateful for. It could be:
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Something lucky that happened to you last year and how your life improved.
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A peak experience from the year, what made it special, and why you are grateful for it.
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A special favor you received, how it helped you, and how it touched you.
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A special gift or talent you have, how you use it, and why you are grateful for it.
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Someone you know who makes your life better and why.
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Something you used today that other people may take for granted.
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What you appreciate the most about the person sitting next to you?
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Something that you do often that makes you happy and why.
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Something that happened this past week that you are grateful for and why.
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Something you have done that you are particularly proud of and why.
Make sure you tell your team that you’re grateful for them. Gratitude improves corporate culture, strengthens teams, and leads to reciprocity.