It only takes a minute

Well as Take That once famously said ‘it only takes a minute girl….’  

Well they were talking about falling in love and I suppose I am also.  However, the love I am talking about is the love of oneself and caring about oneself enough to take a moment in time to be fully present.  Leaving the past where it is and letting the future take care of itself, just for a minute.

A little bit of mindfulness goes a long long way and in the same way that love can put a glow in your cheeks and some pep in your step so can this.  In fact this mindfulness exercise is going to take 30seconds – so beat that, Take That.

Just close your eyes and simply count your breaths. 

Slowly inhale and then slowly exhale – that’s one breath and so on.  For about 30 seconds you are going to be totally at one with your breathing.  Taking the time to feel the air enter your lungs all the way to your abdomen and then realising it through your mouth listening to the sound as it escapes through your lips when it leaves your body.  For 30 seconds, simply count your breaths.

That’s all …but I suppose that it only takes 30 seconds is not quite as catchy as it only takes a minute, but it can do a whole heap of good.

Have a mindful and present day.