A Chicken Minus It's Head
What Does a Chicken Minus Its Head Accomplish?! Running around tying up all of these loose ends reminds me of a quick story: Emma rushed into the office, her heart pounding and mind racing. Deadlines loomed, her phone buzzed incessantly, and she felt like a chicken with its head cut off—frantic, unfocused, and overwhelmed. Papers scattered as she flitted from task to task, making little progress. Suddenly, her colleague Jake noticed her frenzy. "Emma, take a breath," he suggested gently. "Let's step outside for a minute." Reluctantly, she agreed. Outside, the fresh air filled her lungs, and she felt a semblance of calm returning. Jake showed her a simple breathing exercise, guiding her to inhale deeply and exhale slowly. They stood in silence for a few moments, the tension melting away. "How do you handle stress so well?" Emma asked, genuinely curious. Jake smiled. "I used to be like you. But I found that taking short breaks, practicing mindf...