A lot of people talk about centering themselves to calm themselves. What does that mean and more importantly what does it mean for me? In our busy lives we often find ourselves getting frustrated with our workload, endless e-mails, phone calls etc. An easy way to help get needed oxygen and refocus ourselves is to take F.I.V.E.
F is for Feel - most of the time we go about our day unaware of how we are feeling. We are concentrated on the task at hand and sometimes it can lead to anger, frustration, and overwhelming. So once in a while consciously feel out your emotional state. Understand your limits before you find yourself in trouble for doing or saying something you should not. If you have reached your point consciously move on to the "I" in FIVE.
Inhale. Yes that's right take a few deep breaths in through the nose exhaling out the mouth. Be sure to see your chest expand and rise slowly as you inhale and watch it as it slowly deflates. Also remember to feel it. Is the air cool going in, is my breath hot coming out, or does is smell like that last cup of coffee. Whatever the case be aware of it. Now lest move on to "V".
Visualize. Close your eyes and watch as with each breath you take, the pressure and stress you were feeling are being lifted off of your chest. As you do this you now need to become aware of your surroundings. Feel your feed in your shoes. feel your clothing on your body. Hear the cars going by, what ever just become aware. Now its time to finish our FIVE with "E".
Ease. Slowly open your eyes, continue to breath, and slowly bring yourself back to just after you let go of all your stress. You are feeling refreshed, your mind is sharper with more oxygen, and you now have a better understanding of what has been holding you back. What? I you do?
Remember when I asked you to become aware of your surroundings, feel your feet in your shoes, they way your clothes felt. Before you started a FIVE you were only acting from an emotional state or more closely an unconscious state. Like driving home and not remembering how you got there. Now being aware of your conscious mind, you are now ready to make clear decisions that will lead you to success and not a visit to HR. Remember to take FIVE.
F is for Feel - most of the time we go about our day unaware of how we are feeling. We are concentrated on the task at hand and sometimes it can lead to anger, frustration, and overwhelming. So once in a while consciously feel out your emotional state. Understand your limits before you find yourself in trouble for doing or saying something you should not. If you have reached your point consciously move on to the "I" in FIVE.
Inhale. Yes that's right take a few deep breaths in through the nose exhaling out the mouth. Be sure to see your chest expand and rise slowly as you inhale and watch it as it slowly deflates. Also remember to feel it. Is the air cool going in, is my breath hot coming out, or does is smell like that last cup of coffee. Whatever the case be aware of it. Now lest move on to "V".
Visualize. Close your eyes and watch as with each breath you take, the pressure and stress you were feeling are being lifted off of your chest. As you do this you now need to become aware of your surroundings. Feel your feed in your shoes. feel your clothing on your body. Hear the cars going by, what ever just become aware. Now its time to finish our FIVE with "E".
Ease. Slowly open your eyes, continue to breath, and slowly bring yourself back to just after you let go of all your stress. You are feeling refreshed, your mind is sharper with more oxygen, and you now have a better understanding of what has been holding you back. What? I you do?
Remember when I asked you to become aware of your surroundings, feel your feet in your shoes, they way your clothes felt. Before you started a FIVE you were only acting from an emotional state or more closely an unconscious state. Like driving home and not remembering how you got there. Now being aware of your conscious mind, you are now ready to make clear decisions that will lead you to success and not a visit to HR. Remember to take FIVE.
Harry
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