How-To: Sip Smarter
Mindful moment: Wash away stress
Life’s busy. Would you like to take a moment for yourself?
Before you start this How-To, take two minutes to calm your body and mind. Ready to try it?
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Wash away stress
Sometimes, focusing on an everyday activity like washing your hands, can help you slow down before you launch back into your day.
Press play to close your eyes and listen to the steps or read through them below.
- As you stand at the sink, take a deep breath, plant your feet firmly on the floor and relax your shoulders.
- Turn on the faucet and let it get to the temperature you like.
- Add some soap to your palm, then wet your hands and gently rub together.
- As you wash your hands, pay attention to the different sensations—the temperature of the water, the slippery feeling of the suds between your fingers, the fragrance of the soap, and how the sound of the water changes as your hands move.
- Think about how amazing our hands are, and the things they let us touch and do.
- Dry them slowly—try not to rush as you move to the next thing on your list.
Done!
How did that make you feel?
Thanks for taking a moment for yourself!
Next, let’s look at ways to sip smarter.
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