Take a moment now and breathe in as deeply and slowly as possible, all the way from your belly. Hold your breath for a second, and then breathe out as slowly and completely as possible, until your lungs feel completely empty. Repeat this ten times. Consider:
Notice how your lungs feel.
Notice how your rib cage and abdomen move.
Notice what thoughts are passing through your mind. Don’t label or judge them. Don’t try to change them. Don’t try to hold on to them or make them go away. Just notice them.
Notice what physical sensations are passing through your body.
Notice what emotions you are feeling.
Notice what it feels like to notice these sensations with acceptance and without judgment.
There are countless ways to practice mindfulness in your everyday life.