As the year comes to a close, I typically see my corporate clients land on one side of the spectrum or the other—either completely overwhelmed, sprinting to hit end-of-year goals, or feeling surprisingly unmotivated, checked out, and counting down the days to vacation.
Maybe you’re buried in back-to-back meetings and inbox overload, or maybe you’re struggling to find the energy to care about one more project update. Wherever you find yourself right now, I’ve created a simple, refreshing wellness break you can use right at your desk to reset your mind and body in just a few minutes. You won’t need special equipment, a change of clothes, or even to leave your chair (though I’ll always encourage you to stand up and move around at least once an hour). This mini-practice is designed to help you breathe deeper, think clearer, and feel more grounded—so you can finish the day feeling more productive and a little less drained.
Feeling Overwhelmed?
- Spin your chair around so you're no longer facing your computer and close your eyes.
- Breathe slowly through your nose and slowly out of your mouth, three times.
- Open your eyes and notice how you feel.
Feeling Unmotivated?
- Sit tall and shake out your hands gently in front of you a few times.
- If it feels appropriate for your body, follow this with a few slow shoulder rolls.
- Finish with three slow humming breaths - inhale through the nose and slowly hum on your exhale.
- Notice how you feel.
If you love this concept, invite me to support your remote team's wellness with sessions that give them time for stress relief and techniques they can continue using on their own!
About the Author:
Tiffany Lord, E-RYT & Yoga Therapeutic Specialist
Corporate Wellness Coach
Resilience + Stress Management Expert
As the founder of Love + Asana, I help busy professionals feel more resilient and and increase agency in their wellness. This all-levels, accessible approach to physical and mental health at work allows employees to easily learn and implement healthy habits during their work day…and feel the benefits ripple out into all areas of life
Since 2016, I’ve had the honor of coaching thousands of employees through virtual sessions and workshops focused on relaxation techniques, mindset, and mobility. My wellness articles have been featured in fyi50+, CO Yoga + Life, and I’m the author of three “Get With Gratitude” journals based on my online workshop series for resilience through a grateful mindset.
I completed a 200-hour training through CorePower Yoga and received my 500-hour Therapeutic Specialist certificate through Yoga Medicine to complement my background in massage therapy and Bachelor’s Degree in International Business with Cum Laude honors from the University of Colorado at Denver. As a Continuing Education Provider with the Yoga Alliance, I share my knowledge of functional movement and the mind-body connection with yoga instructors wanting to deepen their teaching toolkit.