There’s a moment when focus disappears and nothing is technically wrong.
You’re not lazy.
You’re not distracted.
Your system is under pressure.
When the nervous system senses pressure, it shifts priorities.
Not toward productivity.
Toward protection.
That’s why forcing yourself to “lock in” starts to feel heavy.
Effort goes up. Output goes down.
The people who stay sharp under pressure don’t push harder.
They reset faster.
Today’s Lock-In Reset (2 minutes):
- Get still.
- Inhale through the nose for 4.
- Exhale slowly for 6.
- Repeat 3 times.
- Then choose one task that actually matters and let the rest wait.
This isn’t soft.
It’s how control is rebuilt.
Reply with one word that describes how your body feels after the breath.
No explanation needed.