Being present is crucial for success.

While intellectual skills are valuable, your emotional presence can make just as much of a difference in how you’re perceived and how effectively you work with others.

Let’s enter the zone together

Choose two of these three exercises to complete:

Take 10 long, deep breaths to center yourself.
Meditate for one-minute - using any method you prefer.
Participate in a guided one-minute mindfulness exercise. Plenty are available on YouTube.

Afterwards, reflect on how your alertness and focus have changed.

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Mindfulness helps manage anxiety and stress, whether it’s tackling first-day nerves or preparing for a big presentation. Remember, bringing your whole self to your internship is just as important as your technical knowledge. Your presence makes a real impact.

EXERCISE: Staying in the Zone

Being present is crucial for success.

While intellectual skills are valuable, your emotional presence can make just as much of a difference in how you’re perceived and how effectively you work with others.

Let’s enter the zone together

Takeaways