Confused? Unfocused? Anxious? Indecisive? Try Taking a Mini-Break to Get Back on Track

Sometimes we can be in a state of mind where we're trying to accomplish something

but can't concentrate or think clearly. Maybe there are too many distractions or options

to consider or something or someone has triggered us. If we don't take a break, we may

waste time going down the wrong path.

When you find yourself in this situation, try these simple tools to get back on track.

They help make it easier to get into a relaxed state and reset your nervous system.

Simple Activities That Take A Minute or Less

1.      Notice when you’re in an uncentered, unfocused, unaligned state of mind, and

remember to take a few deep breaths. You might want to try alternate nostril breathing.

Cover your left nostril and slowly breathe in through the right then cover the right nostril

and breathe out through the left. Repeat 3 times. Switch to covering your right nostril

first, and breathe in through the left. Repeat 3 times. Then breathe in and out slowly

through both nostrils 3 times.

2.      Calm your nervous system using vagus nerve activation techniques. One simple

technique is to gently rub your ear at a specific place in a circular motion. There is a

ridge above the opening to the inside of your ear. Feel for the hollow above this ridge –

that’s the area you will be massaging. Gently massage this area until you sigh, yawn, or

take a deep breath (without trying). This indicates that you’ve activated the

parasympathetic nervous system, the nervous system in charge of resting and

digesting. For other vagus nerve techniques, see Sukie Baxter on YouTube.

3.      Take some Rescue Remedy flower essence when you’re feeling nervous or

anxious. Put 4 drops in water and sip throughout the day or put 4 drops directly on your

tongue. Repeat later as needed. See www.rescueremedy.com.

I hope these tools help you live a calmer, more focused life.