![]() ![]() That's why one of the most effective ways you can slow down your life is to put down your phone. These minute-by-minute updates, whether they be significant or silly, keep us in constant motion and make the world move a bit too fast at times. The "world" can be any information that technology puts at our fingertips, like that new law that passed, what's going on in the Middle East, or social media pictures of a friend's baby. The benefits of unplugging are well documented, so why do we still spend so much time glued to our phones? For many of us, it is the need to stay up-to-date on what's going on in the world. Feel the wind on your skin, hear it blow and rustle the leaves on the ground. ![]() Like anything else that keeps you present, the trick is to focus on the sensory experience: Breathe in and smell the fresh air. This can be just as grounding (or more) as a hike in the mountains with the right mindset. Take a five- or 10-minute walk to your local park, and look up at the trees. If you live in a tall building, see if it's possible to spend 30 minutes on the roof at night staring at the stars (or just look out your window). This one might be easier said than done, especially if you live in a city, but the truth is that nature is everywhere. If you can, make sure you take deep breaths even while working at your laptop or on your phone. In fact, making your breathing a priority, even for just a minute or two a day, can help you clear your head, focus your thoughts and be more confident and efficient as a result. It's well-documented that the practice of meditative breathing exercises helps reduce anxiety, but you don't need to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown to reap the benefits of deep breathing. Taking time to focus on breathing helps you slow down your mind and body.
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