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Just watched Noelle Silver’s interview with Dataiku — wow, what a fantastic conversation! I loved how it blended tech with authentic leadership, and it left me even more excited to be part of this community.

I was taking notes during onboarding and these reminders landed deeply:

build a routine, practice gratitude daily, take 1 minute for mindfulness, and read something positive every day. Sometimes it’s the simplest practices that make the biggest difference.

Curious — what’s one small routine you use to set yourself up for success?”

Here are some simple examples of 1 minute mindfulness you can try:

Breath-Based Mindfulness

Box Breathing: Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat ~3 cycles.
Counting Breaths: Close your eyes and count 10 slow breaths in and out.

Awareness-Based Mindfulness

5 Senses Scan: Pause and notice: 1 thing you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste.
Single-Object Focus: Look at one object (a candle flame, a plant, your coffee mug) and study its details without distraction.

Body-Based Mindfulness

Tension Release: Notice where you’re holding tightness (shoulders, jaw, back). Breathe in, and with each exhale let it soften.
Grounding Check: Feel your feet against the floor, the weight of your body in the chair, your connection to the present moment

Gratitude/Mindful Thought

Close your eyes and say silently: “In this moment, I am safe. In this moment, I am grateful for [X].”
Repeat one mantra for a minute: “I am here now.” or “Peace with each breath.”

The key is: you’re not trying to empty your mind. You’re just redirecting attention away from autopilot and into the present moment. Even one minute shifts your state.

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