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10 count

 

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To Hurry up and slow down:


 
Take a deep breath and smile.  Close your eyes. Relax where you are with attention on your breath.  Count backwards slowly from 10.
 



B r e a t h e   i n   d e e p l y.      B r e a t h e   o u t   s l o w l y.    C o u n t   10.

B r e a t h e   i n   d e e p l y.      B r e a t h e   o u t   s l o w l y.    C o u n t    9.

B r e a t h e   i n   d e e p l y.      B r e a t h e   o u t   s l o w l y.    C o u n t    8

B r e a t h e   i n   d e e p l y.      B r e a t h e   o u t   s l o w l y.    C o u n t    7.

B r e a t h e   i n   d e e p l y.      B r e a t h e   o u t   s l o w l y.    C o u n t    6.

B r e a t h e   i n   d e e p l y.      B r e a t h e   o u t   s l o w l y.    C o u n t    5.

B r e a t h e   i n   d e e p l y.      B r e a t h e   o u t   s l o w l y.    C o u n t    4.

B r e a t h e   i n   d e e p l y.      B r e a t h e   o u t   s l o w l y.    C o u n t    3.  

B r e a t h e   i n   d e e p l y.      B r e a t h e   o u t   s l o w l y.    C o u n t     2  

B r e a t h e   i n   d e e p l y.      B r e a t h e   o u t   s l o w l y.    C o u n t     1.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






Repeat as needed.

Use it as a pick me up.
The objective is simply to relax and clear your mind for 10 full breathes.  This exercise will improve clarity and sharpen your focus for the day.







BONUS:
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Add a few stretches to awaken new energy with bursts of presence each day.





Standing Touch your Toes:

Bend over at the waist and hang your arms down toward your toes.  Relax there.  Breathe deeply in and out for each count.          
               

Count: 
10, 9, 8, 7, 6. 5, 4, 3, 2,1.  Slowly.




Sitting Touch your Toes:

Sit with your legs together. Reach your arms in front of you.  Try touching your toes.  Relax there and breathe deeply-  in and out for each count. 

Count: 
  10, 9, 8, 7, 6. 5, 4, 3, 2,1.  Slowly.



 






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