breath awareness

3 Simple Steps to Stop Mental Time Traveling

Pause.  Breathe.  Repeat.

How’s your breathing?  Check out this 3 step remedy for mental time travel is a perfect application of the Pause strategy: Notice, Shift, Rewire.  Notice the breath has become shallow. Shift into diaphragmatic breath.  Rewire your mind and body for greater self-awareness and present moment connection. 

#RUBreathing?

#RUBreathing?  Check out the relationship between breath cycles and behavior: Alertness, anxiety and panic are linked to accelerated or erratic breathing, while relaxation and calm are associated with slow, controlled respiration.  Thanks @Grace Bullock!

Check the connection between mindful breathing and leadership excellence

Check the connection between mindful breathing and leadership excellence in this video from the Mindful Leadership Summit. The Breath: The Secret Enabler for Agile Leadership, Connection and Happiness.