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ROCHESTER — On days when things get crazy busy and your stress level soars, take 30 seconds or a minute and practice the pause.
"One of the most powerful meditations that I teach is a thirty-second meditation," says Bruce Alfred, a meditation expert and owner of BolsterUp , a coaching and consulting company for individuals and organizations based in Rochester, MN. "What the pause does is help us check in and see how we're doing before getting on with the rest of our day."
Alfred says the pause can help you feel more grounded and resilient. And it's very easy to do.
"Get comfortable, close your eyes and take a deep breath," says Alfred. "As you breathe in through your nose, think about filling your lungs from the belly up. When your lungs are full, see if you can pull in a little more air. Then let it all out with a big sigh."
Give yourself a moment to check in and see how your body is feeling. Then take a few more breaths and blink open your eyes. Alfred says that you'll likely feel calmer and better equipped to finish the day.
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