Lotus Tree Wellness

Your nose may be doing more for your calm than you think.

New research traced a pathway from the nose to the parts of the brain that handle emotion. When air moved slowly through the nose, the animals in the study settled. When breathing sped up, they grew more on edge.

This was done in mice, so it's a first step, not a final answer. But it matches something so many of us notice.
The pace of your breath can change the feel of a moment, even when your to-do list stays exactly the same.

If it feels comfortable, try this today. Breathe in and out through your nose and let each exhale be a little slower than the last. Eyes can stay open. Nothing to force. If nose breathing doesn't feel good for you, simply noticing your breath counts too.

Where in your day could you use one slower breath?

Comment CALM and I'll send you my Body and Mind Reset Guide, with a few more simple ways to come back to yourself.

It's Monday, and the list is already running.

The email you've been putting off, someone's appointment, another deadline, groceries, again 🙃
You already know exactly what everyone else needs from you this week.

What I see over and over in the women I work with is that they are incredibly good at taking care of things. They just forget they're one of those things.

So before the week picks up speed, add one line with your name on it. Not a full overhaul, just one thing that's for you. Maybe awalk without your phone, lunch eaten sitting down, or a massage on the calendar that nothing gets to bump.

Strong women still need tending. That's part of how you stay strong.

If you want a simple place to start, comment CALM and I'll send you my Body and Mind Reset Guide.