A Simple Little Trick!

Hi guys! So, I got a whiteboard the other day, and I've been using it to give little reminders to myself. It occured to me that sometimes, we just need a 'breathing break', to take a step back, focus our attention on our breathing, and calm the mind. This brings you to the present moment almost immediately and quiets your mind down, which can be quite useful. Often after I do this I feel refreshed and aware, and I can continue what I was doing with a more relaxed state of mind.

The words I have put on my whiteboard are: Breathe. Observe. When I glance on the board I instantly focus on my breath and instead of 'being' my thoughts, I observe them.

Ofcourse, you don't have to put it on a whiteboard, you can simply hang post it notes on the walls! I've heard of people doing this with affirmations as well, it's a lovely little way to remind yourself that life really isn't all that bad.