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This is your mindful mornings.

Start your day with peace and clarity podcast.

Good morning.

I'm Julia Cartwright and I'm so glad you're here.

There's something sacred about this time isn't there.

The world is still a little quiet

and you've carved out these precious minutes for yourself.

That takes intention.

That takes courage.

I'm guessing this morning might feel a bit

like standing at the edge of a busy highway

before you step into the day.

Your mind's already spinning through your to-do list.

Maybe there's something weighing on you,

a conversation you need to have,

or just that low hum of uncertainty

that comes with any Monday or any day, really.

So today, we're gonna do something simple but powerful.

We're gonna practice what I call anchoring

and it's gonna ground you before the day sweeps you away.

Find a comfortable seat

or if you're still in bed, that's absolutely fine.

Just make sure your spine has a little length to it.

Shoulders roll back and down.

Good.

Now, close your eyes gently or soften your gaze downward

if closing them feels too dark right now.

Let's begin with your breath.

Breathe in through your nose for a count of four.

Feel the cool air on your nostrils,

the gentle expansion in your chest.

Now, exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of six.

This longer exhale tells your nervous system that you're safe.

Do this three more times at your own pace.

In through the nose, out through the mouth.

You're already shifting something in your body.

Now, as you continue breathing naturally,

I want you to notice five specific things

you can sense right now.

Start with what you feel.

Maybe it's the weight of your body in the chair

or the softness of your blanket.

Really feel it.

Now, what can you hear?

Not judge it, just notice it.

The hum of the refrigerator, a bird outside,

the sound of your own breathing.

Good.

Now, what's one thing you can smell

and one thing you can taste,

even if it's just the inside of your mouth?

Finally, open your awareness and notice

one thing you can see when you look around.

Something small and ordinary that you usually rush past.

You've just anchored yourself in the present moment.

Not in the worry, not in the busy day ahead.

Right here, right now.

This is clarity, this is peace.

It's not about feeling blissful.

It's about feeling real and grounded

and exactly where your feet are.

So as you step into your day,

keep this simple.

When things get frantic, pause and do that five senses check.

It takes 90 seconds.

It's a reset button you carry with you everywhere.

Thank you so much for spending this time with me

on mindful mornings.

If this felt good, please subscribe

so you don't miss tomorrow's practice.

You've got this.

Make sure you hit the subscribe button

and never miss out.

Thanks for listening.

Hi, this is Alex Cantrowitz.

I'm the host of Big Technology podcast,

a longtime reporter and an on-air contributor

to CMBC.

And if you're like me, you're trying to figure out

how artificial intelligence is changing

the business world and our lives.

So each week on Big Technology,

I bring on key actors from companies building AI tech

and outsiders trying to influence it.

Asking where this is all going,

they come from places like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon,

and plenty more.

So if you want to be smart with your wallet,

your career choices,

and meetings with your colleagues and at dinner parties,

listen to Big Technology podcast wherever you get your podcasts.