7 One-Minute Meditations to Silence Your Mind and Calm Your Day

Diane Barnett
Jul 21, 2017 · 2 min read

For most us, life and leadership can be stressful, and success comes at a big price.

In the Chinese language, the word for busy is made up of the two characters for heart and killer.

And being busy really can be a heart killer.

To find a balance between the work we do and the life we want, we need to incorporate some time to slow down, turn off the buzzing in our heads, and spend a few moments in contemplation.

Here are seven mindful meditations to help our hearts find a peaceful moment.

1. When you’re struggling against obstacles.

Ask yourself whether it’s possible that those obstacles and those struggles have nothing to do with anything external. Maybe they stem from your internal demons. How can you clear the thoughts that keep you struggling, the stories you repeat to yourself that are harmful to you?

2. When you’re feeling low on courage.

Remember that many others have been fearful — even more fearful than you’re feeling now — and have managed to overcome their fears. It can be done. Think quietly to yourself about their example and learn from them on how to venture courageously forward.

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