Listening Turtle / Calm Corner

A little less rush.
A little room for you.

Choose a small pause that feels right today. There’s no score, no perfect way to do it, and no need to finish.

Start with a breath ↓
A little pause, just for you

Nothing to solve.
Just a moment to breathe.

Breathe in gently for four. Breathe out slowly for six.
Follow the circle, if that feels comfortable.

Your own pace
2:00 · A two-minute pause

Keep your breathing easy—there’s no need to hold or force it.
If you feel uncomfortable or lightheaded, stop and breathe normally.

More ways to take a moment

Find your kind of pause.

You can keep your eyes open and skip anything that doesn’t feel comfortable.

01 / At your own pace

Come back to the room

A sensory grounding exercise, one small observation at a time.

02 / At your own pace

Soften a little

Notice your jaw, shoulders and hands without forcing a stretch.

03 / At your own pace

Listen to what’s here

Shift your attention to ordinary sounds around you.

04 / A little space on the page

Let a thought land.

You don’t have to turn it into a plan. Start with a few words.

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When a conversation would help

You can bring your thoughts to a person, too.

Meet Phalguni for a free 20-minute introduction to listening and coaching.

Make time to talk ↗