LEARNING TO BREATHE (again)

This is a post from January of this year. I have chosen to repeat it because I have been witnessing more Anxiety being voiced from friends and colleagues (and the general public). It is a quick temporary fix that helps reframe ourselves in the moment.

Please pass it on 🙂

Breathing is the process that moves air in and out of the lungs, to allow the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the external environment into and out of the blood. __Wikipedia (2017)

Hello Friends,

Are you anxious or overwhelmed?

Is your heart beating faster than normal? Is it difficult to collect your thoughts?

Then, stop what you are doing. Check in with what you are thinking, and how you are feeling. Assess your breathing, your thoughts and how you are basically feeling.

Find a quiet place to sit for a few minutes.

Sit comfortably and place your hands behind your head, interlacing your fingers (sit back like a Boss!)

Close your eyes and take a slow deep breath in through your nose.

Exhale slowly through your mouth.

Repeat this twice more.

Now, place your hands in your lap and become mindful of your breath, how it feels with the air going in and coming out. Reassess your thoughts and how you feel. You should be feeling a bit clearer and calmer. Continue to breathe for a few more minutes. Remember to breathe slowly and evenly. No need to take heavy deep breaths!

Practicing Mindful Breathing will create space between your thoughts, emotions and how you react to your environment.

Learn to broaden your perspective and strengthen your peace and calm by practicing Mindful Breathing.