“Try pausing right before and right after undertaking a new action, even something simple like putting a key in a lock to open a door. Such pauses take a brief moment, yet they have the effect of decompressing time and centering you.“
A life practice from Br. David Steindl-RastDrawing & painting does this for me. What centers you?

Oh, Beth !!!!! Sooooo lovely!!!! thank you !! – ng