In a world that feels full of chaos, a simple moment of returning to your breath and re-centering yourself can make a world of difference. 

In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Ash is joined by Priyanka, a graduate student at Northwestern University and a counselor in training under supervision at Meltzer Counseling. Priyanka talks about 

the importance of intentionality and deliberate practice in our daily lives. When we feel doing our jobs or running our practices can become overwhelming, it’s essential to train our minds to take that moment to better understand ourselves and the world around us. 

Throughout the episode, Priyanka and Ash explore various techniques and exercises that can help cultivate mindfulness. They also discuss the significance of having a routine and structure in our lives that allows us to achieve success. They discuss how practicing intentional breathing can help us to create a better environment by creating more intention with our staff and patients. 

Priyanka offers practical exercises that can be easily incorporated into our daily routines. From catching ourselves distracted or slumping to taking a deep breath and refocusing, these techniques help us regain our center and stay present. They also suggest starting the day by feeling the ground beneath our feet when getting out of bed, grounding ourselves in the present moment before diving into the day's chaos. Priyanka also offers an exercise that focuses on engaging our five senses. 

If you have specific questions about mindfulness, or if you would like to have another question answered on a future podcast, please reach out to the Edwards & Associates team. 

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