Relieving stress. Try this 45 second exercise: 1st, relax your jaw.

Wait a few seconds … (Much of our tension settles in our jaw. Relaxing our jaw will allow our eyes to smile.)

2nd, relax your arms … then your legs … Wait a few seconds ..

3rd, focus your mind on your breath. Breathe normally. Count each breath as you breathe in and as you breathe out,  5 times.

Congratulations, you have just practiced mindfulness!

Repeat a few times a day, when you feel tense. The traffic light will change sooner, you will be served sooner in a restaurant, your mind will be clearer and you will have more energy throughout the day.