Hello friend,
This 60-Second Presence Shift is for before a difficult conversation.
The one you know matters.
The one you may be rehearsing.
The one you may be postponing.
The one where you want to stay honest without leaving yourself.
Tap play when you’re ready.
Let the video guide you through a beautiful return to presence before you begin a conversion you plan to have.
The goal is not to script the whole conversation.
The goal is to arrive to your conversation as yourself.
Present.
Clear.
Connected to your body.
Ready for the first 30 seconds.
Every 60-Second Presence Shift is a little different.
Different visuals.
Different moods.
Different moments of life.
But the ritual stays the same:
Answer → Intend → Focus → Flow → Begin
That is the practice.
A small return.
A small beginning.
A way to enter the next moment with more presence.
Optional: name the moment first
If you want to name your North Star before the practice, take the 60-Second Hard Conversation Check-In first.
It will help you notice what kind of conversation you’re preparing for, what you may be afraid will happen, and what you want to stay connected to.
Tap BEGIN above to get your Check-in results in ~60 seconds.
Then come back here and press play.
Today’s Presence Shift
Step one.
Answer.
What conversation is coming?
Just name it.
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Step two.
Intend.
Silently say:
I intend to stay present as I approach this conversation.
Feel that intention.
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Step three.
Focus.
100% attention here.
Feel your body supported.
Feel gravity holding you.
Feel your body alive.
Air on your skin.
Breath moving through you.
Listen to nearby sounds.
Let everything go.
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Step four.
Flow.
See the first 30 seconds of the conversation.
See yourself arriving with presence.
See the first true sentence.
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Step five.
Begin.
Choose the first 10-second action.
A deep breath.
A sentence.
A pause.
One step toward the conversation.
When you’re ready, begin.
Stay present.
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That is the shift.
Not the whole conversation.
Not the whole outcome.
Just the first return.
The first 30 seconds.
The first honest beginning.
Stay present,
Sean
New here?
The simplest place to begin is the 60-Second Presence Profile.
It is not a diagnosis.
It is not a label.
It is a short reflection on how you may tend to lose presence — and how you may begin returning.
Tap BEGIN on the image below to get started…
You’ll receive a free psychologist-designed reflection in about 60 seconds.
After you read your Profile, begin Presence Shift Foundation.
Sean Sullivan, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and creator of The Presence Shift®, a science-based, five-step ritual for returning to presence in real-life moments. Year of Presence is his year-long training to live with more presence through five Inner Steps that become second nature.
Important note
This work is designed as presence and nervous-system training. It is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. If you have a history of significant trauma or if strong emotions keep coming up, I strongly recommend working with a well-trained therapist you trust alongside this practice.
Emotional Safety Notice & Warning
The statements on The Presence Shift® have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. This project is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The Presence Shift® is not intended as medical advice or as a replacement for professional health or mental health services.
Some content may be emotionally provocative, including references to abuse, trauma, grief, conflict, and other difficult experiences. If you are not feeling comfortable, please stop until you feel safe again. You can explore getting emotional support anytime at wannatalkaboutit.com — or by calling 988 in the United States or your local crisis line.
