It’s only natural that you’ll find yourself overwhelmed by the occasional feelings of stress and anxiety. Deadlines, traffic, the news - these triggers are more likely to affect you when you’re already in a place of imbalance. The good news is that daily practice of wakefulness can help to build up resilience so that you’re better equipped to ride out a storm when it suddenly strikes.
Breathe. Slowly, deeply into your belly and hold it for four beats. Then breathe out for a count of four. You’ll instantly feel calmer and more centered. Concentrating on that breathing pattern at any point during the day will cultivate internal awareness and clear away cluttered thoughts from your consciousness.