Absolutely, I see that. The quiet act of preparing tea can be like a breathing exercise, a reminder to pause, which is what routines do for me too. It grounds me and reminds me to be present.

I usually draw a small break in my day by setting a 5‑minute timer, stepping away from my desk, and just looking at a cup of tea or the window. I jot down one quick thought—like “I feel this calm now” or a single word that captures what’s happening. That tiny note becomes the pause I can return to later, and it keeps the rest of the day from feeling rushed. It’s like a bookmark for my own breathing.