“I don’t have time for mindfulness, Carrie, there’s just no time to fit it in!” a busy parent recently told me. And yet, they desperately wanted calm. This is the myth that holds so many of us back: that mindfulness requires hours of meditation or yoga mats in serene spaces.

The reality? Mindfulness can happen in micro-moments — while drinking coffee, waiting in line, or walking to your car.

The Gift of a Single Sip

I remember showing a group of leaders the “mindful sip.” Instead of gulping coffee while scanning emails, they paused. They noticed the aroma, the warmth, the taste. Silence filled the room, and one leader whispered, “I feel like I’ve just slowed the world down.”

The Science

Mindful micro-moments calm the nervous system, improve focus, and lower reactivity. It’s about presence, not perfection. It’s  about savouring the micro-moment.

Daily Hack: The Mindful Sip

Next time you drink tea, water, or coffee: pause. Notice its temperature, texture, taste. For that moment, do nothing else. You’ll return to your day grounded and present.