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5 Mindfulness Techniques for Busy Professionals

Transform your workday in 5 minutes or less!

Shannon D. Smith
3 min readJan 28, 2024
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If you’re anything like me, you know that the hustle and bustle of professional life can make you feel like you’re on a never-ending treadmill.

You’re juggling meetings, deadlines, family commitments and maybe even a side hustle, right?

But what if I told you that taking a brief pause to center yourself could not only enhance your productivity but also bring a sense of calm to your entire day?

Intrigued?

Here are five simple yet effective practices are designed to seamlessly integrate into your busy schedule, helping you to harmonize work and well-being.

1. The One-Minute Breathing Exercise

Let’s kick things off with something you can do in just 60 seconds.

Yep, you heard that right!

Whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed, just stop and take deep breaths for one whole minute.

Inhale through your nose, hold it for a few seconds, and then exhale through your mouth.

Trust me, it’s like a mini-vacation for your mind.

2. The Gratitude Journal

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Shannon D. Smith
Shannon D. Smith

Written by Shannon D. Smith

The Alignment Architect | I help professionals and organizations cultivate alignment in their careers, teams, and workplaces for sustainable success.

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