deep breathing challenge

Breathing is your direct link to your nervous system. It is one of the easiest ways to control a stress response and initiate or maintain a relaxation response. Not only does deep breathing supply your body with oxygen to recharge the body's energy reserves, it also helps purify the blood by facilitating the elimination of waste products from the body.

Tomorrow, how about a little experiment?
-When you get to the office or begin your work day, take 10 deep, slow breaths that fill the lungs. Try to count to at least four on the inhale, and try to get to 7 or 8 on the exhale. If no one is watching, close your eyes.
-Do the same when you get back from lunch.
This little exercise takes no more than 2 minutes each time, but will have a profound healing & calming effect on your body and mind.

Let me know how it goes!