| The stresses of the work week are accumulating. | | | | For the next 30 seconds, I want you to see yourself |
| You've got fires to put out and deadlines to meet. | | | | "knocking this one out of the park". Feel the |
| Home life is a never-ending race to soccer games | | | | successful outcome. Hear the kudos from colleagues, |
| and music recitals. Take a quick break. | | | | friends, or family. Be aware of the benefits that will |
| Join me in a little exercise. It takes just two minutes | | | | come from this success. Enjoy your moment in the |
| and I guarantee it will bring peace to your day and | | | | limelight. |
| smile to your face. You can do it right in your cube | | | | How are we doing? Are we smiling yet? Feeling more |
| or office. | | | | confident and relaxed? |
| I want you to think about the most beautiful place | | | | Last one. I want you to think about the one person |
| you have ever been. It might be Hawaii, the | | | | in this world that you love the most. I want you to |
| Caribbean, The Grand Canyon. Anywhere is fine as | | | | experience the feelings you feel when you get to |
| long as you make sure it is the most beautiful place | | | | spend an entire day uninterrupted with that person. |
| you've ever seen. | | | | Close your eyes, deep breath...you know the routine. |
| OK. Got it? Close your eyes and take a deep breath. | | | | Feel the feelings you feel when you are around this |
| For the next 30 seconds, I want to you to | | | | person. Let those wonderful feelings fill your heart, |
| completely experience that place. Visualize the sites, | | | | stir in your gut, or well in your eyes. Let the warmth |
| hear the sounds, smell the smells...be there. | | | | you feel inside spread to the rest of your body. |
| Great! You probably feel a little better than you did | | | | Remember the good times you've spent together. |
| 30 seconds ago. Let's continue. | | | | That time at the beach...the time you got caught in |
| Now I want you think about some upcoming event | | | | the rain...the time you painted the house...whatever |
| or activity that has you a little nervous. It can be | | | | good memories come up. |
| work-related or personal. OK. This time I want you to | | | | Open your eyes. I'll bet you feel happier, more |
| see yourself performing that task in the most | | | | relaxed, and that a smile has come to your face. |
| successful way you can imagine. Put aside all your | | | | Now, get on with your day and keep these feelings |
| concerns and focus on the absolute best outcome. | | | | with you no matter what you face. |
| Close your eyes again and take another deep breath. | | | | |