7-Minute Video Meditation to Restore Balance

Identify and respect your limits

By

Andria Park Huynh

Published on March 28, 2024

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Getting Started

Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chair
Close your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully present
Relax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows

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Mindful Meditation for When You Feel Overwhelmed and Burned Out

Working from home has been a privilege many of us have been granted after the pandemic. The caveat? It came with a blurriness in delineating where the workday ends. Not to mention, we add pet or childcare duties to the equation to offset what would formerly be the responsibilities of care centers or sitters, and we've got a recipe for burnout.

We're stressed, worried, and overwhelmed—and rightfully so. But what's really driving these pressures? In this meditation, we'll explore some of our internal narratives and self-imposed expectations and find strategies to restore balance in our busy lives.

This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind's 30-day meditation email series, Pause & Play. Sign up here to subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out our meditation library.

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By Andria Park Huynh
Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, where she helps manage new content production and shape editorial strategy to deliver the highest quality mental health content in the category.

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