The Anchor: Episode 1 – The Torchlight of Attention
Episode Description
Welcome to the first episode! In this introduction, we will be exploring ways of identifying your physical stress and intervening before it becomes emotional exhaustion. Listen and follow the guidance offered if you are feeling drained or tense.
Key Takeaways
It is possible to mentally shine a light (focus your attention) on areas of the physical body to release any tension stored.
A 30 second ‘torchlight scan’ of the body can reenergise you and ground you when things get overwhelming.
Focusing your torchlight of attention can help you shift out of doing mode (in the head) to being mode (in the body).
Coming Next
Episode 2: Finding Quiet Amidst the Noise (Settling the Scattered Mind)
Practice how to quieten your mind when you have multiple, noisy thoughts that lead to overwhelm. This episode introduces the snow globe exercise, inviting listeners to rediscover stillness, silence and clarity to help them focus their thinking in times of challenge.
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