Find Your Zen Rock - Healthy Nurse, Nurse, Healthy Nation - Snaps and Steps Challenge, sponsored by Humana - Day 7
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Ever struggled to stay in the moment as your mind wanders to tomorrow's tasks or yesterday's worries? We get it — it happens to all of us. Today, let’s try a simple yet powerful trick: focusing on a specific object, which can ground you in the present and ease your stress.
This activity might bring you back to when you searched for “treasures” as a child: We’re looking for rocks. During your walk, you’re sure to find a unique-looking rock or stone. It could have smooth surfaces and symmetry or jagged edges and intricate patterns. Maybe it’s flat and round or bulky and misshapen. No matter what it looks like, a stone or rock can serve as the perfect anchor for a mindfulness practice.
Your Action for Today
Center your mind and focus your attention:
Want more? Try nurse-focused meditation programs like these from our friends of Healthy Nurse Healthy NationTM organizations:
Missed Day 5? Catch up here. Join us on day 7: A sneak peek - Spot a kindred spirit & acknowledge their presence 👋🏼
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This activity might bring you back to when you searched for “treasures” as a child: We’re looking for rocks. During your walk, you’re sure to find a unique-looking rock or stone. It could have smooth surfaces and symmetry or jagged edges and intricate patterns. Maybe it’s flat and round or bulky and misshapen. No matter what it looks like, a stone or rock can serve as the perfect anchor for a mindfulness practice.
Your Action for Today
Center your mind and focus your attention:
- Go on your outdoor stroll and look for rocks that capture your attention.
- When you spot a rock that looks interesting, pick it up and hold it.
- Explore the rock's features with your eyes and fingers — its color, texture, and unique markings.
- Take a few deep breaths and fully immerse yourself in the present.
- Feel the weight of the rock in your hand, grounding you in the here and now.
- Let go of any worries or distractions, focusing on the sensation of the rock in your palm.
- When you're ready, release the rock and continue your walk, carrying that sense of peace with you.
Want more? Try nurse-focused meditation programs like these from our friends of Healthy Nurse Healthy NationTM organizations:
Missed Day 5? Catch up here. Join us on day 7: A sneak peek - Spot a kindred spirit & acknowledge their presence 👋🏼
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