We all get impatient at times, want results immediately. But forcing things can break them. Instead, try to pause and understand the problem.

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

WHEN SOMETHING ISN’T WORKING, I avoid using aggression. I step back and look for clarity instead.

How did this meditation go for you? Share your experience at shorelines@northshorebank.com and you’ll be entered to win a copy of A Mindful Day: 365 Ways to Live Life With Peace, Clarity, and an Open Heart, by David Dillard-Wright.

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