Anxiety While Driving

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"I would love to hear about tips for calming anxiety while driving - especially on the interstate. I've been struggling with that for a while - I've driven thousands of miles in the past, but had a panic attack once while driving about 18 months ago and have bee struggling with overcoming it since. It has really been limiting for me. I've done EFT, which has helped prior to driving, but I'm interested in controlling the anxiety while I am actually driving the car."

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EFT for Anxiety Relief

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The Awareness Breath: a breathing exercise for peace of mind

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In this week's podcast Shann shares a breathing exercise to help you bring awareness to your breath and calm your mind.

Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know I am breathing out.
Breathing in a long breath, I know I am breathing in a long breath. Breathing out a long breath, I know I am breathing out a long breath.
Breathing in a short breath, I know I am breathing in a short breath. Breathing out a short breath, I know I am breathing out a short breath.
Breathing in, I am aware of my whole body. Breathing out I am aware of my whole body.  
Breathing in, I calm my whole body. Breathing out, I calm my whole body.
Breathing in, I feel joyful. Breathing out, I feel joyful.
Breathing in, I feel happy. Breathing out, I feel happy.  
Breathing in, I am aware of my mental chatter. Breathing out, I am aware of my mental chatter.
Breathing in, I calm my mental commentary. Breathing out, I calm my mental comentary.
Breathing in, I am aware of my mind. Breathing out, I am aware of my mind.
Breathing in, I make my mind happy. Breathing out, I make my mind happy.
Breathing in, I concentrate my mind. Breathing out, I concentrate my mind.
Breathing in, I liberate my mind. Breathing out, I liberate my mind.
Breathing in, I observe letting go. Breathing out, I observe letting go.

When breathing in awareness is practiced regularly you will experience peace of mind.

Listen to this simple mindful breathing exercise here...

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For more breathing meditations to help you calm your anxiety please visit the Slayer Store