Our day comprises a series of transitions (walking back to your office after a meeting, hopping into the subway / car, going to gym, walking into the house and putting the kids to bed). When we manage these transitions poorly, we lose focus, will and emotional energy. The space between these transitions are immensely valuable -- a powerful space where you can discover your greatest restorer and amplifier of energy.

We tend to lose focus during transitions, becoming less present in our day. When we are mindful and present, we experience an increase in attention, presence, creativity and well-being. Additionally, neuroscience continues to find that people who practice mindfulness show increased connectivity within the brain's attentional networks -- critical for remaining focused. Is it true for you? Do you ever carry over any negative energy from one activity to the next? Do you ever feel depleted but still plow into your next activity without a break, even though you know you should take a breather? Are you losing a sense of presence and appreciation for life and others the further you go on in your day? If you answered yes to any of these, then you're likely losing energy in transitions.

This practice is called: Release Tension, Set Intention. Whenever you move from one major activity to another, try this: Close your eyes for a minute or two. Repeat the word release in your mind over and over. As you do, command your body to release all the tension in your shoulders, neck, face and jaw. Release the tension in your back and legs. Release the tension from your mind. Do this for a minute or two. When you feel like you've released some tension, move to the next part and set an intention. Think about what you want to feel and achieve in the next activity you're about to take on. Ask, "What energy do I want to bring into this next activity? How can I do this next activity with excellence? How can I enjoy the process?"

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK70854/High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard