Pause, Don’t Pounce
“If you can pause, you can pivot.”
That craving hits.
You feel it in your chest…
That weird, restless pull toward the pantry.
Your brain starts whispering,
“Just one cookie. You deserve it.”
But this isn’t about hunger.
It’s about habit.
It’s a knee-jerk reaction. A pattern your brain has practiced 1,000 times.
So today we break the pattern.
Not by force.
But with one tiny superpower: the pause.
Just a few seconds of stillness gives you room to choose.
And that’s where the magic happens.
🔥 Your Day 3 Challenge:
Next time the urge hits:
Stop what you’re doing.
Stand tall.
Do two rounds of Box Breathing:
Inhale 4 seconds
Hold 4 seconds
Exhale 4 seconds
Hold 4 seconds
Then add some movement:
5 shoulder rolls + a neck stretch.
Bonus if you smile while doing it.
Reframe:
Instead of grabbing a snack, say:
👉 “I pause. I breathe. I choose.”
Cravings don’t control you.
You’ve got space. You’ve got breath. You’ve got power.
That’s the new loop now.
Did you enjoy today's message? If so, Leave a comment, like it, share it. Help us get more folks moving, breathing, and thriving.
Want these little boosts sent straight to your inbox every day? Simply subscribe at MoveWellStayHealthy.com
Are you ready to stretch, strengthen and smile with us.You can join our live and on-demand classes at RiversZen.com
Hey, and just a reminder, we are not doctors or psychologists . We're people who were broken physically, emotionally, spiritually, and found our way back, through simple natural habits. We share what worked for us and what's worked for thousands of others.
So this isn't medical advice, it's lived experience. What do you do with it? Totally up to you. Listen to the message, do your own research, make your own decisions and thrive. Have an amazing day