Create Some Breathing Room!

“A man of calm is like a shady tree.
People who need shelter come to it.”
― Toba Beta

It's Time To Take a Breath...

There are days when life can feel like an ongoing series of never ending responsibilities. While you move through every experience waiting for the next, you find yourself hoping to find a moment just to catch your breath. Has this ever happened to you? It has happened to me, many times.

Catching a breath is exactly what you need more of when you are pushing through these cycles of responsibilities. You have to get through them. Breathing exercises will release the stress that drains your energy, productivity and overall happiness. And, it just feels good!

It is amazing how quickly you can bring yourself back to a center ground by simply taking three deep breaths. While there are several studies that prove that conscious breathing works, experiencing the benefits for yourself allows you to see that the proof is in the results.

Starting today, make it a daily practice to begin and end every day with three deep breaths.

1. Begin by taking a breath to become Present and find your bearing – feel your breath moving in and out at a nice even pace
2. Second, take a breath to Center yourself – feel your calm, peaceful balance return
3. Third, take a breath to Ground yourself and begin anew – feel a deeper connection, anchor in and stabilize your emotions

That’s it. I have found that this exercise helps me to stay focused, remove anger and give me an overall feeling of relaxation and stability. I know you will too!

Remember, life can ALWAYS BE BETTER!