Focus | The Observation Loop: 11-Minute Awareness Walk

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 Can a simple game change how you see your street? On this walk you pick one color or object - trees, red doors, anything - and find every instance of it along your route. It is a playful attention exercise that anchors you in the present and reveals how much your usual walk hides in plain sight. 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 a single point of focus quiets mental chatter faster than trying to clear your mind. Training your attention to return, again and again, without frustration. Seeing a familiar route with fresh eyes. How to get the most out of this walk: Choose your color or object before you start, and when your mind wanders, let the next spotted instance bring you back. 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