Bit of Self-Care & Other Essentials

Try practising a three-part breathing exercise anytime you need to add clarity, refocus your attention or relax after a bout of stressful activity. Breathing is natural for all human beings. But how often do we notice our breathing patterns and slow down to adjust them so that they benefit rather than hinder us? The simple breathing exercise recommended in this post is part of the self-care routine and  psychological  self-care in particular. It helps us to look after both, our body and our mind. And if we have a healthy body, we can build a healthy mind, so win-win from whatever side you look at it. How will breathing exercises help us regain focus? Focus is like an unruly toddler. One minute they are playing nicely with the toys, another they are running around the room throwing tantrums and ignoring any requests for order.  The trick with the toddler is to switch their attention as quickly as possible so they comply with your requests. The same goes for our wandering m...