Getting even a small start on a project early on will ease your stress. Do a rough draft, jot down a few ideas — but most of all, just pause and breathe.

Try this meditation for one minute every day, or longer if you want to:

I TURN ASIDE from anxiety and take things one step at a time. I pause, break tasks down, and feel calm.

This meditation was adapted from A Mindful Day: 365 Ways to Live Life With Peace, Clarity, and an Open Heart, by David Dillard-Wright. How did it go for you? Share your thoughts and feelings in Shorelines and you’ll be entered to win a copy of the book!

If you’d like a daily email reminder to do one minute of mindfulness, email us with the subject “Mindfulness reminder.” —Pat Ingelse, AVP and PMP