"For every minute you are angry you loose sixty seconds of happiness" (Ralph Waldo Emerson) #positivepsychology

This is a technique I talk through people through often, including my students where I work. i find that this time of year can be challenging for students as they are coming up to their exams. This technique an be used anywhere, is quick to learn and really does help you calm down and reset yourselves. Firstly find a quiet place where you can relax and not be disturbed. 1. Begin by either sitting or lying down. 2.Close your eyes and start to focus on your breathing, it may be difficult at first but perceiver. 3. Concentrate on breathing in and out , slowly using a regular rhythm. Don't rush and find your own natural rhythm. 4.As you breathe in gently, imagine you are filling a balloon with air. You may notice that your stomach moves in slightly. 5.Now breath out gently through your mouth, letting the air out gently and smoothly. When you do this, imagine you are letting go of all your tension and notice the movement of your stomach as it moves out. 6.To help focus your mind, count as you breathe in and out, breathing in for 3 counts and then out for 3 counts. 7.Repeat this and continue to do so until you start to feel calmer. If you have the time and space, repeat the exercise for 4 to 5 minutes.

Hi, and welcome to this group, I hope to provide a safe place where people can talk about mental health, mindfulness and wellbeing, along with passing on hints and tips that I use personally and through my teaching and training work. My philosophy is that you cant teach / train people in something unless you have either experienced it personally, worked in the said sector or are passionate about the subject. Currently I work in FE where i teach about mental health, mindfulness and psychology . I also had a partial spinal injury a number of years ago which has left me with limited feeling from the waste down , spinal fusion from T1 to pelvis and have suffered previously from depression and anxiety due to this.