Mid-day · 3 min · Breath
Mid-day Reset
A short pause to reset between meetings.
About this practice
What this is for.
Mid-day Reset is a three-minute breath practice for the moment between things — after a meeting, before a call, in the gap between a hard task and the next one. Short enough to fit anywhere; long enough to actually reset.
The aim isn’t to clear your mind. It’s to step out of the flow for a moment, notice what’s in your body, and step back in with slightly more space. Three minutes is a small enough commitment that you can use it often without it feeling like a project.
What to expect
The practice, step by step.
01
Pause
Stop whatever’s in your hand. Sit back. Notice you’ve decided to take three minutes.
02
Three slow breaths
Slower than your default pace. Don’t strain — just longer than usual.
03
Notice
Where’s the tension? Shoulders, jaw, hands? You don’t need to fix it; just see it.
04
Return
When the audio ends, return to whatever’s next — but from a slightly different starting point.
Duration
3 min
Audio
3:15
Type
Breath
Best for
Mid-day
Setup — Anywhere reasonably quiet. At your desk is fine. Outside is better if you have the option. Eyes can stay open.
Your guide
Maya Okafor
Maya leads Stillpoint’s morning and mid-day practices. Her background is in somatic-led mindfulness — she favors short, grounded sessions over long retreats. She lives in Brooklyn with two cats who supervise.