Emotional Reset | Walking Off Afternoon Tension: 12-Minute 1,200 Steps Frustration Release

Thank you for listening! If you enjoy this, please explore our other shows: OLDPodcast.com And join our free weekly newsletter to get a 200+ page workbook PDF to optimize your life (and the opportunity to get a beautiful hardcover version shipped to you absolutely free!): OLDPodcast.com/newsletter Does the afternoon ever leave you clenched and short-tempered? This 12-minute guided meditation walks the tension out of your body with deep, deliberate breathing and a gentler read on whatever set you off. Think of it as a reset you can take between the hard part of your day and the rest of it. Safety note: Keep your eyes open and stay aware of your surroundings. Your safety always comes first. Follow the audio only as far as it's safe to do so. What you'll explore: How long, audible breaths give frustration somewhere to go instead of somewhere to sit. A way to retell the stressful moment to yourself that takes the charge out of it. The physical side of the reset, from a slowing heart rate to a jaw that finally unclenches. How to get the most out of this walk: Pick a route with some trees or open sky if you can, since a wider view helps the reset land faster. Let the first few minutes be brisk, then ease your pace as the tension drains off. Step Into Calm is a daily walking meditation podcast where each episode is a short guided meditation to help you build mindfulness, ease stress, and find calm, clarity, and focus in just 10 to 15 minutes a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices