Sunday Reset: From Scattered to Centered in Minutes

0:00There's nothing like the American Express Platinum Card. Find out your welcome offer after you apply, which could be as high as 175,000 points. Learn more and find out your offer at AmericanExpress.com slash Explore-Platinum, Terms Apply. Hey I'm Josh Speagle, host of the podcast, Lunatic in the Newsroom. If you enjoy journalism that drifts into mild panic, wild overthinking, and a guaranteed nervous breakdown, Lunatic in the Newsroom is for you. It's news like you've never heard before. The only newsroom with a panic button, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and gasp and horror as the show spirals completely out of control. It's not just news, it's emotionally unstable. Lunatic in the Newsroom, listen today. This is your Mindful Mornings, start your day with peace and clarity podcast. Good morning and welcome back to Mindful Mornings. I'm Julia Cartwright and I'm so glad you're here. You know Sundays have this particular flavor, don't they? That mixture of relief and anticipation.

1:01Maybe you're already thinking about the week ahead, or perhaps you're still wrapped in the quiet of the weekend. Either way, your mind might be doing that thing where it's already three steps ahead before your feet have even touched the floor. Today, we're going to gently gather all of that scattered energy and bring it right back home, back to you, back to this moment. So let's settle in together, find yourself somewhere comfortable, sitting or lying down, where you won't be interrupted for just these next few minutes. There's no perfect posture here by the way. Your body knows what comfort looks like. Once you're settled, let's begin by noticing your breath, not controlling it, just noticing. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four, hold it there for a moment, and release through your mouth, again, in for four, and out. Good. Already, you're telling your nervous system that you're safe. Now, I want you to try something I call the clarity sweet. It's my favorite way to start a Sunday with intention.

2:04As you breathe in, imagine drawing in clean, cool air, like morning mist rolling through an open window, picture it moving through your body, touching everything, your shoulders, your chest, your busy, beautiful mind. And as you exhale, let go of everything that doesn't serve you today. The worry from yesterday, the pressure of next week, just let it drift away like clouds passing through a blues guy. Continue this for about two minutes. In with the fresh, out with what's heavy. Notice how your body feels different already. Heavier, rooted, your thoughts might slow down, or they might not. That's completely okay. There's no scoreboard in mindfulness. You're exactly where you need to be. Here's what I want you to carry forward today, and this is important. Take one moment during your morning routine, whether that's making coffee, or brushing your teeth, and pause. Just one conscious breath. That's your anchor. That's how you keep this piece from slipping away the moment you check your phone.

3:04Thank you so much for spending this time with me on mindful mornings. Start your day with peace and clarity. Your commitment to yourself matters more than you know. Please subscribe so we can do this together again tomorrow. You've got this. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss out. Thanks for listening. Hey, I'm Josh Speagle, host of the podcast, Lunatic in the newsroom. If you enjoy journalism that drifts into mild panic, wild overthinking, and a guaranteed nervous breakdown, Lunatic in the newsroom is for you. It's news like you've never heard before. The only newsroom with a panic button. On the left, you'll cry and gasp and horror as the show spirals completely out of control. It's not just news, it's emotionally unstable. Lunatic in the newsroom, listen today.