PAUSE

Discover the Power of a Pause

Take time to recharge your mind and your body. And don’t forget to prioritize your biggest and most important recharging station: your nightly sleep.

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Find Calm and Clarity in the Quiet Times

Basketball fans know: Sometimes you just need to call a timeout and reset. This can include taking brief moments throughout the day to try a breathing exercise, meditate, listen to a favorite song, or just be still for a few moments. Taking a break can help you refocus, recharge, and avoid burnout.

Tips from Fans

Give It a Try

How do you pause in your everyday life? During the 2024 All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, fans shared their pointers.

Starting Point

Hit Pause

There are things constantly pulling on our time, energy, and attention throughout the day. So, for a few moments right now, pause and just be still.

Set a Goal

Don’t Sleep on Sleep

Each night, strive for seven to eight hours of sleep in a dark, quiet, comfortable environment. Consider turning off electronics an hour before bed.

Practice

Try a Breathing Exercise

Have you heard of box breathing? Breathe in, hold your breath in, breathe out, and then hold your breath — each to the count of four. Repeat this three times.

Challenges

De-Stress Your Day

Guided imagery exercises are another good way to reduce tension in your body and mind. In a comfortable chair, close your eyes and visualize a place where you feel at peace.

Meet the Centered Center

Stop for a moment and take a long, slow, deep breath. That feeling is what the Centered Center is all about. There’s just a certain calmness about them. Need a good listener? Here’s your person. Because, in a way, they are always listening to themselves — always tuned in to how they’re feeling and how to cut the stress out of their life.

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