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One Minute Mindfulness
Offer a brief pause with a choice of an eyes-open visual point, natural breathing, feet sensations, or passing.
- People
- 2–100
- Base procedure time
- 1 minute
- Recording
- No record
Purpose: Build working relationships; Explore through dialogue.
English guide
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How this method works
A short pause for directing attention to one object for just one minute. Use it between meetings or tasks when people would otherwise carry their rush into the next activity. Participants choose looking at one point with eyes open, noticing natural breathing, feeling their feet, or passing. Do not have them change breathing speed or depth; the facilitator only marks a quiet minute. When attention wanders, return to the chosen object, briefly shifting from hurried thought to present sensation. Keep no record; make a pause before the next activity. Do not use it for emotional processing, treatment, or settings requiring closed eyes or stillness.
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- Quiet the breathing0–1 minutes from the start (1 minute)
Action: Quiet. Participation: Everyone.
Recording not separately specified for this phase
Facilitation steps
- Invite people to take a comfortable seated posture and explain that attention will be directed to one object for just a minute.
- Explain the choice of looking at one point with eyes open, natural breathing, feeling the feet, or passing.
- For 1 minute, do not alter breathing; say only once that returning attention to the chosen object is enough.
- For 1 minute, the facilitator stays silent until the timer sounds.
- Give one ending signal and invite each person to return to the next activity at their own pace.
If something changes
If
A participant finds it difficult to direct attention to breathing.
Then
Explain to everyone that they can look at one point with eyes open or choose the feel of their feet or chair.
Preparation
Materials
- One timer for everyone with an audible signal
Room and setup
- One seat per person allowing an eyes-open focus on one point and a comfortable choice of posture
Adjust for people and time
The minute and facilitation stay the same for 2 or 100 people. No division is needed because the practice is silent; near 100, use a microphone or conspicuous gesture so everyone receives the timer sound or starting signal. With a small group, a silent signal is enough.
Safety and non-applicable situations
Passing and non-breath focuses are available. Keep eyes open as an option, allow comfortable posture and each person's pace, and do not change breathing speed or depth. Do not use this for emotional processing, treatment, compulsory closed eyes, or compulsory stillness. Keep no record.
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- The source total and single phase are 1 minute, but two separate steps each begin ‘1 minute’. The source does not state whether these are the same interval. Both prefixes and the 1-minute metadata remain without asserting either a 2-minute total or overlap.
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- Attila Farkas: One Minute Mindfulness
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