1 Minute Habit · #110
1 Minute Habit for April 20
Look out the window and find 3 things you've never noticed before
Why This Habit Helps
Noticing small details boosts observation skills and present-moment awareness.
This simple act helps shift your focus from stress to curiosity and wonder.
What You’ll Do in 1 Minute
- Improves focus and attention.
- Stimulates curiosity.
- Encourages mindfulness.
Quick Overview
When life gets busy, we tend to overlook the small things around us.
This quick practice encourages a moment of reflection and discovery.
What the Research Says
How to Get Started
- Stand or sit by a window and look outside for 1 minute.
- Try to spot 3 things you've never really paid attention to before — like a specific branch, a crack in the sidewalk, or a reflection.
- Describe each item silently to yourself in detail.
How to Adapt This Habit
If you’re a busy professional
Take this mindful break in between Zoom meetings or during a coffee break.
Use it as a reset to regain clarity and calm.
If you’re a parent
Do this with your child and turn it into a mini game of observation.
Ask them what they see that you might have missed.
If you’re a student or learner
Look out your dorm or classroom window before or after studying.
Let the pause re-energize your attention span.
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