Step out of auto-pilot mode
and into this present moment
with 3 mindful breaths
image by M. Lee Freedman
“We’ve all heard the phrase “Take a deep breath.”
Maybe we’ve even noticed how our breath changes depending on how we feel: short and shallow when stressed, deeper when we’re relaxed. It changes when we sigh, yawn, sob or laugh. But one thing we probably have not learned is that, just as the breath changes depending on how we feel, we can also change how we feel using our breath! This is revolutionary, folks, so listen up! It’s so hard to change how we feel: Can you talk yourself out of anger or anxiety? Can you talk yourself into going to sleep when you’re wound up?
Nope.
The mind has a terrible time telling itself what to do. But this is where the breath comes in. I’ve summarized research on breathing techniques and the many ways in which they can impact our health and our well-being in one simple infographic.”
-Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.
You can see this very interesting infographic at this link.http://www.emmaseppala.com/benefits-breathing-scientific-benefits-breathing-infographic/
You may choose to print the infographic so you can have a reminder of the option of using your breath as a tool to self-regulate.
Wishing you a peaceful evening
Lee
M. Lee Freedman
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