In the morning, before the day starts, I sometimes take three minutes.
Not always. Not perfectly. But often enough to notice the difference:
I sit down. No technique, no timer.
Just the question:
With what attitude do I want to go through the day today?
Not: What do I have to accomplish?
But rather: What do I want to make felt through me — in conversations, in decisions, maybe in small ways?
I notice how this takes me out of reacting.
How I respond more calmly. Listen better.
See more clearly what really matters.
I don’t do this because I’m especially disciplined.
Rather, because I’ve learned:
Pausing helps me not just go through my routine on autopilot, but reminds me of what leadership and self-leadership really require:
Clarity, attitude, connection.
Neurobiologist Daniel Siegel describes intention as a mental anchor:
“Where attention goes, neural firing flows.“
What we focus on changes our actions.
I practice this. Sometimes it works. Sometimes I forget.
But: It makes a difference.
Question for you:
What is your intention today — and how might your day change because of it?
My intention is connection.
Keep going until the work begins to flow
I know multitasking doesn’t really work but sometimes I still fall into the trap.I know that switching tasks too often breaks my focus, drains my energy, and scatters my attention.And yet, it happens again and again. Usually, I notice it when the task in front of me feels heavy or slow. That’s when another task
