It’s day 6 of my Advent Calendar. I don’t have a ‘food’ acronym for you today but I do have something that I feel is incredibly important to pay attention of. Our breathing!
I often talk about tools to strengthen of our mind. Well paying particular attention to our breathing can really help us to focus and be in the moment.

A few years ago I attended a Brené Brown talk in London. I loved every minute and soaked up so many things, square breathing was one of them. Amongst many other things it helps us to reduce stress. We practised it and I’ve been using it ever since.

So today I’m forwarding this square breathing gift to you.

Sit with both feet on the floor, your hands resting in your lap. Close your eyes and then breathe in through your nose for a count of two. Hold for a count of two. Breathe out through your nose for a count of two and then hold for a count of two. Repeat this a few times.

Whenever you feel the need to be calmed, practice this technique. You don’t need to be sitting down with your eyes closed, you may be about to present. Take this time for yourself and let me know how you get on.

I haven’t used a food technique today, but I linked the benefits to BREAD; a great metaphor as it is perceived as food we need for physical sustenance.

My BREAD stands for Boosting our immunity, Releasing toxins, Energising us, Alleviating anxiety and creating definition and focus