Research shows a that positive appreciative attitude contributes to a higher state of wellbeing. In this podcast Shann talks about making choices in where we put our focus and how to actively live in gratitude.
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Following on from my post SELF HELP ANXIETY TIP: THE LONG EXHALE I wanted to go into greater depth about how the simple act of adjusting your outgoing breath really can help calm stress and anxiety.
Everyone experiences anxiety at some time or another. At such times your breathing tends to become shallow and rapid, but the chances are you may not notice as your attention is more drawn to physical sensations of discomfort. Yet your breath holds a vital secret to calming down - by slowing and regulating your breath you engage what scientists call the parasympathetic nervous system and set in motion a sequence of events that can help you feel relaxed and calm.
Nature has provided us all with a network of energy points that we can quickly learn to use for our own well-being. Some of these points are particularly good for inducing calm, and one of the most convenient of these calming points is found right in the centre of the palm of your hand.