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You may also find that repeating the same piece of music is a sort of touchstone, a way to continually reconnect to that place inside where gentle pausing and noticing can happen with ease. You might experiment with different types of music as a way to notice different responses. This short mindfulness experience can be a useful thing to practice daily, much like meditating. Does anything feel different? Do you notice any shifts after listening to the piece of music? Do you feel calmer? If the piece you chose didn’t feel like a good fit, what might you look for in another piece (i.e., slower, fewer instruments, louder)? Take a moment to breathe and check in with your body, breath, and mind (see step 2). Let any thoughts just pass through your awareness, and then gently bring yourself back to the sounds of the music. Notice any thoughts or feelings that come up-perhaps the music is connected to a memory, or perhaps an anxious thought is trying to pop through. Notice if you’re more aware of a certain part of your body as you listen (i.e., “I often feel vibrations of cello music in my chest”). Notice the pace of the music, the sounds of the different instruments, or the shifts in volume. Let yourself be aware of anything you notice, without judgment or self-criticism. If it helps, close your eyes (if that’s challenging, it’s likely because you really need the break!).

Give yourself permission to only listen to the music, without simultaneously checking your email or refreshing your Facebook feed. Use headphones or earbuds if that helps you focus or shut out external noise. Just notice any physical structures your body is touching (the floor, the chair, or your shoes) as well as any physical sensations (tightness, tension) in your body. Notice your body, and tune into how it feels, whether you’re standing, sitting, walking, or laying down. Inhale gently through your nose, and exhale deeply through your open lips.

Take a moment to breathe and ground yourself-no matter where you are, or what’s going on around you.

It can either be a familiar or unfamiliar piece (it’s interesting to repeat this exercise with the opposite of what you choose this time, just to notice if anything feels different). I usually use instrumental pieces, as lyrics can add a whole extra layer, but it’s up to you. Whether you listen to music all the time or rarely, mindful music listening can help you slow down and be in the moment. Is it a source of frustration or a joy? Do you feel disconnected from music sometimes? Does music soothe you when nothing else seems to work? Do you have a lot of music on your phone but never listen to it? Now think about your relationship with music for a moment. Do you listen to music regularly? Is it live music? Recorded music? What kind of music moves you? Helps you relax? Energizes you? Do you play an instrument or sing? What music do you hear around you (perhaps music your kids or partner listen to)? Take a moment to think about the music in your life.

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Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work.

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The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Peter BregmanJack Zenger and Joseph FolkmanRasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline CarterAmy Jen Su and Muriel Maignan Wilkins The book will teach you what great listeners do, how to stay fully present in challenging conversations, and how empathic listening can help others learn and grow. By learning to listen mindfully, you can keep your employees more engaged, foster the discovery of new ideas, and hear what you need to hear in a discussion rather than what you expect to hear. Listening is a critical skill that leaders and managers often take for granted.