I watched a Ted Talk yesterday on meditation and it reminded me how important it is to be present–to enjoy the moment. One of the serious threats of burnout is the inability to be present as our minds are a constant loop of hurt, resentment, feeling over-worked and under-appreciated.

What’s one step you could take today to break this cycle? Notice–just notice how your busy mind likes drama–likes the emotional high of feeling wronged. Don’t try to fix it, don’t talk about it, just notice, as if you’re watching a movie about someone else. Take a few deep breaths, and as you exhale, see if you can loosen your hold on these feelings. Maybe you can visualize them floating away.

Over time, you may be able to replace them, but for today, noticing is enough. See how this changes your day.