Three Minute Centering For An Important Meeting

This brief mindfulness practice is designed to help you to center and prepare for an important meeting. You'll start by focusing on the breath. Next you'll set your intention for your meeting. You'll finish with a sense of peace and positive focus that you can take to your meeting and throughout the rest of your day.

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Transcript

Welcome to this brief centering meditation.

This practice is designed to help you ground yourself and prepare for an important meeting.

Find a comfortable seat and let's begin.

Feel your feet flat on the floor,

Your hands resting gently on your lap,

Your spine lengthening and your shoulders relaxing.

If it feels safe for you,

Gently close your eyes.

Now take a deep breath,

Inhaling deeply through your nose,

Filling your lungs completely and exhaling slowly through your mouth.

Repeat this twice more,

Allowing each breath to be a little bit deeper than the last.

Now let your breathing return to its natural rhythm.

Simply observe the flow of your breath.

Notice the sensation of the air entering and leaving your body.

Take a moment to set a positive intention for your meeting.

It might be something like,

I am present and open to new insights.

Feel yourself becoming calm and focused.

And now bring your attention back to your breath.

Finish with three more deep breaths,

Inhaling peace and exhaling any remaining tension.

When you're ready,

Gently open your eyes and take a moment to notice how you feel.

Thank yourself for taking this time to prepare and care for yourself.