Whatever you're doing, take a deep breathe, and either slow it down, or take pause. Think about the intricacies of your expereince. If you're driving, then focus on the sound

of the other cars whooshing by, your breath as you coast along the highway. This is not to be confused with slow-mo, it's, rather, a way to bring more consciousness

to what you're doing, as you do it.

Let's say you're chowing down on your usual BLT sandwich in between gulps of coffee. You feel bloated and almost wonder if you're still hungry. The expereince of eating and drinking

was mindless. Instead, next time you get a fresh cup of coffee, take slow, steady sips and feel the warm sensation cascade down your esophagus. Or if you're ready to take

that BLT home, notice the texture of the doughy bread, crispy bacon, juicy tomato and tender lettuce before you move on to the next bite.

Meditate. Even if it's just for 3 minutes per day, it will change your life. Meditating is like putting all of your mental clutter outside of your mind for a

time, and relishing in the calm quiet organization of the air around you and your thoughts. You'll have heightened perspective and your anxiety will diminish, so give it a

try!

It's easy to jump in the shower, scrub everything you need to, and jump out in 10 minutes flat? Does the thought of taking an actual bath make you cringe with

how inefficient it is? Then you, my friend, need one most of all! Draw a nice, warm bath, and will yourself to bask in the water, noticing the warm air and

your wet skin.

If you have a partner, or a friend you'd like to be emotionally closer to, suggest eye gazing. All it takes is a minute or a few of prolonged eye

contact. It may seem intimidating at first, and even get you laughing your head off at the awkwardness of it all initially. Over time, you'll begin to notice, and relish in,

the level of connection and mindfulness that eye gazing brings to your relationship.

Even when life has got you down, it helps to recall a seriously silly moment. You know, one that had you busting up in public it was so darn funny.

Recall those moments often to help you loosen up in the present welcoming more silly, funny, needed moments.