Mindful Monday for Oct. 5

Mindful Monday for Oct. 5

The Mindful Monday for this week is a reminder that rest is productive, and sometimes we just need a five-minute reset. When you're feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate, you can start to feel stuck and unable to get anything accomplished. Pause. Put your phone down and step away from what you're working on. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Use a few minutes to reset physically. Drink some water, roll your shoulders, stand up and move around. When you're ready to get back to work, focus on one task. Once that's complete, move on to the next. You don't have to tackle everything at once. You will get where you need to be, one step at a time.

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Updated: 2026-10-05
Emily Jarvis
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