Mindfulness Practices by John Shackleton
Focus on the breath Whether it’s a demanding boss, a difficult relationship or an unexpected bill, life gets to all of us from time to time. Something happens and before we know it, we’re exploding in anger or retreating into a sulk, or worse, turning to food, shopping, alcohol or drugs to help us cope. This simple strategy can help: focus on the breath. Rather than thinking of all the things we can’t control, if we focus our attention on something we can control (our breathing) we gain stability and composure. This is a simple form of meditation. Just a few minutes of focusing on the breath every day has been shown to have many benefits. Try this: Find a quiet place, close your eyes and…