By managing the breath we can learn to self control prana or our energy, our vitality. Because prana sets the mind in motion, by managing the breath we can self control the mind.

Relax your neck and shoulders. Inhale slowly through the nostrils a deep breath, exhale through the mouth with pursed lips as if though you are puckering up for a big kiss. Keeping our breath slow and steady allows our mind to connect to our nervous system sending the signal that it's okay to relax, to be calm.

Meditation serves a wide array of purposes it can help us calm down before a big event in our life or just feel less stressed. at the very least, a meditation practice can help us become more grounded in the present moment and more mindful of our surroundings.

The present moment isn't always a place of rest. Meditation can put us in touch with our stress and anxiety, and that's why it can be so helpful taking time to explore how mindfulness and meditation can help soften feelings of anxiousness, reduce stress, and calm a panic attack.

try to carve out at least 10 minutes each day for yourself, check in with your breath, your heart, and connect with being alive.

being thankful is not as hard as you may think. Try this... When you notice yourself thinking of something negative, switch it around to what you are grateful for about the situation.

While we tend to focus on the larger things to be grateful for there are always the small things that we do daily that we can show true gratitude for.

Everywhere we look we can see examples of self-expression. I know this may sound like an exaggeration, but it's truly not.. because we are expressing ourselves every minute, of everyday in many ways.

Taking a moment to look back there are certainly some tough times in our lives but there are always some really amazing highs. Instead of focusing on the hardships and challenges allow yourself to focus on those favorite moments. It will immediately shift your perspective and allow you to be just a little more excited.

Life challenges us and those challenges act as a mirrors to our weakest parts and builds character but challenges can also help us develop patience and inspire compassion. Because, life challenges us.