We will do a Monday to Friday thing each week - weekends are for fun! Just like I did this week I'll post something each day and you comment back. If you choose option 3 then you watch and comment back. (💛Everything will be micro slowdown moments) You guys down? 🔜Oh, and I'll transfer the '5 Days 5 minutes of Meditation' to the classroom for later reference. I think the chat will get busy as we grow. We are 12 people in only one week, so that's really cool. Vote and let me know 😁 Happy Saturday 🐌 Jenn

Did you know most of how we take in the world comes through our eyes and ears? 👀👂That also means they’re the biggest sources of distraction. Here’s how much of our sensory input usually comes from each sense: - 👀 Sight: ~80% - 👂 Hearing: ~10–11% - ✋ Touch: ~1.5–2% - 👃 Smell: ~3–4% - 👅 Taste: ~1% 👉 Simply closing your eyes gives your brain a break. It’s restful, reduces stress, and is a win even if you’re not “meditating” yet. Next is sound. Silence can be rare, but sound carries vibration — and different sounds carry different vibrations. Tibetan sound bowls are wonderful because their tones create harmonic overtones that can calm the nervous system and promote deep relaxation. 🕉️✨ 🎧 Today’s suggestion: try with earphones, not just speakers in the room. Let yourself be fully immersed and notice how your body feels. 💡 Fun fact about me: at my most unhealthy time, I couldn’t even listen to these sounds. They actually felt painful — as if my body was so out of alignment it couldn’t match the vibration. Over time, I pushed past that, and now sound meditation is one of my favorite practices. It still fascinates me how something so simple can feel so magical. ✨ As usual, come back and tell us how you did in the comments. Sending you all lots of positive vibes. https://youtu.be/yEP2YrD-dyY?si=ow_mJDsTtHA2juZW

How are you doing so far? 😌🥴🤯 Please don’t worry if you haven’t started yet — eventually you’ll find a way to do this for yourself. Remember: treat it like a gift, not a chore. Today I’m giving you 3 simple ways to focus your attention. You can try one or all three. We often think meditation means “close your eyes and think of nothing.” That can feel discouraging. The truth is, research suggests we have 60,000–70,000 thoughts per day. So instead of aiming for zero, let’s just aim for less. LOL — that’s more realistic. Set a 5-minute alarm in a spot you enjoy.💛 ____________________________________________________________________ Here are 3 ways to help your mind settle: 1️⃣ COUNT For the first minute or two, count your breaths. Inhale, exhale = “one.” Inhale, exhale = “two.” Continue up to ten, then start again. Repeat this three times. Afterwards, notice if it’s easier to sit and relax in your favorite position. 2️⃣ BREATHE Simply notice how you breathe. Is your belly moving or your chest? Nose or mouth? Don’t change it — just observe. There’s something calming about noticing this simple act. 3️⃣ GAZE (if closing your eyes feels tough) Pick a piece of clothing or fabric with a pleasing solid color. Place it in front of you and let your eyes rest softly on it. Notice the details and let the color fill your vision. Keep your gaze light and natural — and remember to keep breathing. ____________________________________________________________________ 💡 Tip for silence: If your space isn’t quiet, try playing brown noise in the background. It’s gentler and more calming than white noise, while still blocking distractions. 🎧 Here’s a good one on YouTube: https://youtu.be/txQ6t4yPIM0?si=lqDC9UN4xeUQR4k2 If you try one of these, share in the comments what worked for you — we’d love to hear.

Share a pic and something about yourself. That's me and the kitchen I'll be cooking from. I discovered being celiac at 28 I'm 46 now. My inner devil loves peanut butter, the inner angel loves fish :) Now your turn. Jenn (Really happy to be here)

I'm thrilled to have you in The Thoughtful Slowdown. Here's a few tips to help you navigate. In the classroom you can get for FREE... 😰 Watch the "what kind of burnout do I have?" (share any learning with me or the group) 🥝 Enjoy Nourishment, your @ home mini retreat FREE (cooking, yoga, and relaxation) 🧘‍♂️ lots of yoga resources and videos 📲 Book a quick chat with me https://calendly.com/jenniferdoheney/skool-on-boarding-coffee-chat Live stuff we do together.... Weekly live meditation classes free - go to the calendar and book your time. COMING SOON..... 💠Weekly live yoga classes $47/month (1 or 2 of each per week let's see how many people we get) 💠Monthly cooking classes: $17 per class (includes a grocery list for shopping). Signature Course THE THOUGHTFUL SLOWDOWN is broken down into 9 individual sections. Feel free to purchase by module if they call to you. Best to do all 9, but I broke them down because I realized that can feel overwhelming, and that is not why we are here. (Please be patient while I get them up!) I have access to 30 speakers, so when we get rolling, we can see who wants to come in and talk to us. There are over 80 wellness topics! Familiarize yourself with the calendar feature; you can sign up for things there. Chat soon, and sending you a huge wave of calm. 🌊 Jenn