"Breathe", we are told so often, "Just breathe." And yet we forget to do it all the time, especially when we most need to! A great tip is to create a 'reset button'. Make a simple gesture with your hand, such as pushing on one palm or a fingertip, and let that be your signal. Then, whenever you feel yourself tensing up, press it, and remind yourself to breathe, and reset your nervous system.
While you are inhaling you can imagine breathing in the most amazing scent ever, perhaps that of a flower, or maybe of freshly mowed grass - whatever brings you a sense of calmness - nature is very powerful. Whenever we breathe in nature, it takes us out of 'tense mode' and instead opens us up to a much greater source within ourselves. When you exhale, imagine exhaling very slowly as if you are gently blowing out a candle.
So, pause, hit the reset button, breathe in the scent, feel your shoulders and belly soften, and let yourself have that moment of calmness. This gives you some time to decide if it's worth derailing or is there an easier way to stay on the rails.
Simple and powerful and the more we do it the easier and more habitual it becomes!
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