Even Busy Bees Do iT!

Hello! How are you today?

Ever have one of those days when it seems there's not a minute to
catch your breath, let alone meditate or relax? A day when you feel
like the proverbial busy bee, with no time to admire the fragrant
flowers you're landing on?


The experts have given us some wise ways to relax, simplify, and take
life more slowly, but you might still find it tricky to always put these
suggestions to use. Or, perhaps for you, some days flow smoothly,
but there are still some - or many - during which taking a break
feels impossible.

On those days, instead of an evening, an hour, or even 15 minutes
to relax, could you spare 6 seconds?

Yes, that's right.. 6 seconds.

That's the time it takes to let yourself have 1 relaxing breath.

2 seconds breathing in through your nose, and 4 seconds exhaling
through your mouth.

Right now, I'm going to ask you to take 12 seconds for an experiment.
At the end of this sentence, practice that relaxing breath...
2 seconds in and 4 seconds out.

That's right. And once again at the end of this sentence.

Even that little amount of time - 6 seconds - can help your body
and mind relax. Let your heart rate slow. Let some of the stress
slide away.

Now how can you give yourself the gift of relaxing breaths during
even your busiest days?

One answer is to pair a relaxing breath with an activity that comes
up repeatedly during your day. For example, let's say you're a
secretary. Each time your phone rings, breathe before you answer it.
(6 seconds is less than the time it takes for the phone to ring
again, so no one will even notice you're taking time for yourself.)

Here are some other examples of fitting in a single breath:

- If you're an Engineer, take a breath each time you use your
calculator.

- If you're an Accountant, take a breath each time you see a
number ending in 7.

- If you're a Teacher, take a breath each time the school bell
rings.

- If you're a Highway tollbooth operator, take a breath each time
a white car comes through your lane.

- If you're an Editor, take a breath each time you correct a comma.


Now it's time to put your creativity to work for yourself. You're
invited to fill in the blanks below, and then share in the comments
what you'll do to regularly sneak in relaxed breathing during your
day.

I'm a _________________, so I'll take a breath each time I
________________________.


Will you commit to try this exercise today?
Remember, even busy bees rest. The American Bee Journal says so.
( http://tinyurl.com/do-bees-sleep ) And if they can do it,so can you!