Strategy Bites
Pause & Pillow: The Mindful Reset
As a leader, your presence often invites others to share their fears, frustrations, or emotional challenges. Over time, this can make you feel like a sponge—soaking in others’ emotions until your energy is drained and your sense of self becomes blurry. This strategy gives you a way to pause and reset in moments of emotional intensity. It teaches you how to stay grounded and responsive—like a soft pillow that cushions but doesn’t retain the weight. Through breathwork, physical grounding, and visualization, you’ll learn to preserve your presence while allowing others to be seen and heard without carrying their emotional load.
Level of difficulty
Easy
Est. time required
5-10 minutes per use
Series
Leading Yourself
Audience