Breathe in to a count of 4, hold to a count of 7, then exhale to a count of 8. Do it until you fall asleep.

** The added benefit of this method is you’re also cleaning out the stagnant air from the bottom of your rib cage/lungs (from smoking, pollution, etc).

Some of us have a habit of listening to that nasty little voice in our heads that says we’re a failure, that we’re weak, that we have to work harder than anyone else to just be.

Next time you hear it starting to list all the ‘bad/wrong’ stuff you’ve done, tell it to shut up … and keep telling it to shut up every time you realize you’re listening to it. Then think on a good thing you did for a friend or neighbour.

Self-flagellation should never be our bestie.