ABSTRACT

Diaphragmatic breathing has been empirically proven to improve attention, lower stress and increase physical and mental health. Breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide through diaphragmatic breathing lowers blood pressure and slows the reader heartbeat, calming the nerves. A simple way to practice mindfulness and train oneself to be present is by taking a mindful walk. The reader can add mindful walking whenever they are walking from the reader classroom to the reader car each afternoon. Tracking the reader breath is being conscious of each breath in their mind, narrating what the reader breath is doing. Others feel uncomfortable about resting, because as long as they are busy they don't have to face what's going on in their mind. Consciously choose something that will bring the reader joyful and restful feelings and make sure their put it on to help move the reader mind away from the day people had into a state recovery for the rest period ahead.