Sit in a natural setting, like a park or garden, and do nothing. Let out a sighĪn emphatic ‘Aaaaaaah’ or ‘Ommmmmm’ will combat the restricted feeling that sometimes settles in your chest at the end of a stressful day, and the vibration and deep breath will energize you. Rest your legs up against a wall, with your sitting bones touching the bottom of the wall and your feet in the air. If you’ve been hunched over a computer all day, try this supine surrender. In studies, listening to calming music before and after an operation reduced anxiety and pain levels in patients. It lowers blood pressure and decreases levels of cortisol in the blood. Switch on BBC Radio 3Ĭlassical music has a calming effect on the body and mind. Connect with your body as it tunes into the natural rhythm of the music. Put on your favorite track and dance! For the next 3 or so minutes, dance like no-one is watching. If you’re not a frequent runner, try starting out with running for 10 minutes and notice how you feel afterward. Moving your body makes you feel good! The release of endorphins feels exhilarating as you move. It could be a spider spinning a web, ants carrying fragments of leaves to their nest, a toddler’s faltering progress across a room, or the transformation of the sky at dusk. These are everywhere when you start to look. ![]() It’s why the famous photographer Philippe Halsman liked to capture his subjects, from Marilyn Munroe to Richard Nixon, in the act of temporary gravitational defiance. Whether it’s skipping or bouncing on a trampoline, the liberating sense of levity you experience when you jump is instant. ![]() We’ve rounded up our top 20 favorite ways to take a mindful break… Jump Taking regular, mindful breaks throughout the day helps to not only improve your concentration and overall productivity but importantly it helps to re-energize your mind.
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