Aarti
The following routines can be done in the course of a typical workday, either at your desk or in the surrounding area. You could be in a beautiful outdoor setting, a secluded nook of a busy conference room, or anywhere in between.
There’s no need for any special equipment, but having your phone on hand to pace yourself and take notes about how you’re feeling can’t hurt. Turn off alerts if at all possible.
1. Letting Go
Locate a private, secluded area. Try to allot at least two minutes on your clock. Relax on a chair and shut your eyes. Ignore external distractions and concentrate within. Be mindful of each inhale and exhale. Think of yourself taking in nothing but positive energy as you slowly inhale. When you exhale, visualise all that bad energy leaving your body. The bad must go, and the good must enter. Continue for the full duration of the timer (at least 20-30 breaths).
2. Observer
Give yourself a little break when you’re in a tense situation and about to lose your cool. Visualise yourself as a supporting player in a film. Keep an eye on everything and see what happens. What kind of response do you envision for the protagonist?
If you take this approach to a stressful situation and give yourself some time to collect your thoughts, you’ll be more likely to answer effectively than if you reacted on the spur of the moment.
3. Blank Screen
If you’re having trouble concentrating or need to clear your mind, picture a blank computer screen. Please practise for 5 minutes.
Think about what’s on your screen to begin. Think about how empty it is. Do away with any distracting ideas that may come to mind. De-clutter your computer.
Your ability to manage your thoughts will improve with consistent practise of this activity. If you need to refocus, learn to start over.
4. Labels
If you want to respond more rationally to challenging situations, this exercise can help you make that shift in thinking. When you need to calm down after being irritated or angry, this meditation is perfect. Stop avoiding your emotions and deal with them head-on. Instead of stewing in your feelings, label them.
Try to think of the right word while you formulate your responses. Do you feel let down? Furious? Hurt? Confused? As you give each feeling a name, try to come up with a reasoned response that makes sense. You should move forward with the task at hand when you feel more confident.
5. Happy Place
This mental exercise could be helpful if you feel like you need a break from reality. Imagine that you are free to go anywhere in the world at this very now. It can be a sandy beach on a warm day or a bench in a tranquil garden. You may choose a rock in the forest that looks out over a waterfall.
Now, put on a timer for five to ten minutes and take in the peace and quiet. Imagine everything: the noises, the scents, the sights. Take in the sights. When you need a moment of calm, just let your thoughts travel to your favourite destination. This time of meditation will provide a much-needed break from the stresses of the office. You can control your stress and get your bearings when you give yourself permission to go here.
6. S-T-O-P
This activity can be helpful for dealing with anxiety. If you start to feel anxious or worried, just tell yourself to “STOP.” Use it as an abbreviation for the time being.
Stop immediately and listen up.
T – Inhale and exhale five times.
O Feelings: Take stock. Are you feeling calmer now?
A Go Ahead.
When it’s time to move forward, if you feel more at ease, go back to what you were doing. Do some slow, deep breathing if your worries persist. Do this until you no longer feel anxious.
7. Lunch Break
Separate yourself from people when you eat meals and snacks. Learn to meditate on your food. Put on some headphones and tune out the world. Be mindful of the hues your meals include. Do you notice any flavour or odour? Treat it like a five-star feast and savour every bite. Take pleasure in fully appreciating each and every one of these moments.
8. Compassion
This self-compassion meditation at work is meant to help you treat yourself with the same kindness you show to others. If you’re feeling down on yourself because of recent events and the way you dealt with them, performed on a task, or responded to something, it’s important to be kind with yourself.
Consider first how you may console a close friend or family member who is experiencing similar emotions. Try to catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror. Don’t worry about it if you can’t. The most crucial part is that you repeat those words to yourself when you need some solace.
9. Intense Focus
Try this work meditation when you need a break but can’t get out of the office. Grab something from around here. Try to get your hands on something tangible. Whatever it is, it doesn’t matter.
Focus completely on the option at hand. Focus on learning as much as you can about it. Just what shade is it? Do we see a trend here? Words? Examine the thing as though you were trying to memorise it for a test.
10. Positive Steps
Take a stroll if you have difficulties focusing or need a little break. Get 20 paces in, then turn around and look. I’m curious as to your observations. Where are the trees? Flowers? Find anything lovely in your surroundings, even if it’s just the colour of the sky or a puffy cloud.
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It’s time to go 20 more. Do you hear anything? Do I hear birds singing? Do you hear jokes being made? Maybe you think you can make out the hum or buzz of a motor. Once more, take a deep breath and try to concentrate on anything pleasant for a while.
