Wake up, sleepyhead! Monday is here, and it's time to get real.
As you sit at your desk, surrounded by the faint scent of yesterday's coffee and the promise of a fresh start, take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Feel the weight of last night's existential dread lift, ever so slightly, as you focus on the present moment.
You are not your email inbox. Repeat it after me: "I am not my email inbox."
Now, try to focus on your breath. Inhale, 4, 3, 2, 1... exhale, 4, 3, 2, 1...
Remember, mindfulness is not just for hippies and yogis. It's for anyone who wants to make it through Monday without losing their mind.
Take it up a notch with Tuesday's Mandate: Mindfulness Technique Or, if you're feeling particularly adventurous, try Wednesday's Mindfulness Challenge Thursday's Thought Experiments are waiting for you, friend And don't forget to save the best for Friday's Frenzy