MAPS-Chicago: The Power of Pause – Sharpen Your Attention to Navigate Your Future, November 29, 2023

On November 29, 2023, the Mentorship, Advisors, Peers, and Sponsorship (MAPS) Committee held an event at Portal Innovations to teach mindfulness techniques, stress relief, and burnout prevention. As attendees arrived, they mingled and made connections while enjoying the refreshments. Anu Ray, WIB-Chicago's MAPS Chair, introduced Dr. Chris Johnson, the keynote speaker. Dr. Johnson delved into the significance of incorporating moments of pause into daily life. Guiding the audience through simple activities, she facilitated the practice of mindfulness and stress alleviation. Emphasizing the integration of mindfulness into everyday routines, Dr. Johnson highlighted the importance of pause in fostering self-awareness. The key components emphasized included identifying one's mood, mindset, and triggers, followed by the steps of Recognize, Renew, Reframe, Respond, and Reset.