Stop, Drop, And Stand: Reset For Problem Solving

In this micropractice, we don’t wait to be done with a task. Instead we, stop, drop the phone, close the laptop, and/or turn off our screens. Then, stand and feel both feet making contact with the floor. Take a breath and look out the window or at something you love. In just two minutes, you can return to your task renewed.

Transcript

Welcome.

This is Allison with Mindful Pause Center.

And I'm so glad to bring you this micro practice today.

This one's a great one if you need to reset for some problem solving.

It's called Stop,

Drop,

And Stand.

The important thing here is that you interrupt yourself.

You don't wait to be done with a particular task.

So let's begin.

Stop.

Drop your phone.

Close the laptop.

Turn off any screens.

You might even need to take off your watch.

Stand or move forward in your chair in a deliberate way.

Feel both feet making contact with the floor.

Sense the way the floor presses back up through the feet.

Now take a breath.

And then look out the window or around the room and let your eyes settle on something that brings you comfort or gives you pleasure.

And once again,

Take a breath.

Feel your feet on the ground,

The floor pressing back up against your feet.

And allow yourself to pick up your devices,

Turn on your screen,

And get back to work.

Did you feel supported by this practice?

Leave a short word or phrase in the comments to let me know.

I'd love to be connected.

Until next time,

Take good care.