Mindful Moments | One Minute Mindfulness

Just taking one minute to relax your mind and body can help you realign yourself for the day.

Most people don't notice how tight their jaw is until they are in pain or a dentist notices the impact on their teeth. You can drop your jaw and notice how it feels for your teeth to not touch. You can allow your mouth to open more or it may just rest gently without being clinched.

When you relax your tongue it may already feel better after releasing the tension in your jaw. But allow your tongue to not press onto the roof of your mouth.

You may already notice carrying tension in your shoulders (it is always my first indicator that my body is holding stress). You can move your shoulders up to your ears and then release them slowly.

Mindfulness can help you notice where you hold your tension. If you are sitting at the computer all day for work or school adding in a few moments to take a break and relax your body can help you have a more productive day.

I hope this short practice can help you throughout your day. If you are looking for more ways to destress, please check out my blog for more coping skills.