Practice Mindfulness
A brief mindfulness exercise can be a very effective way to lower your stress levels, calm your emotions, and reduce your anxiety. Practicing simply being fully in the present moment uses a different part of the brain and calms the central nervous system. Stop and try this brief activity:
- Pause and notice all that’s going on around you.
- What do you see? Hear? Smell?
- How do you feel inside your body?
- What emotions do you notice?
- Avoid judging or analyzing.
- Simply observe.
- Take 2 deep, cleansing breaths.
- Smile.
- Go back to being fully present in what you are doing.
Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 22 years of marriage. They are award-winning authors, speakers, and parents of two children with complex needs. Their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities will release in May 2024 by Baker Books. They both earned their MA in Christian Educational Ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business, and Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling.
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