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Imagining the Sage Observes You

Borrow the attention of a wise observer for one honest check-in.

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Use when: midday, automatic behaviour, quick check-in

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What you will do

How this guided practice works

  1. 1
    Read the frame

    Choose a person whose judgment you respect and let the thought of their presence sharpen your attention.

  2. 2
    Record what you notice

    If your role-model could read your mind right now, what would they note?