Objective: Mindful breathing practice • Get comfortable and close your eyes. Set aside at least 1 or 2 minutes for this exercise. • Set your timer and focus solely on your breathing. Notice how the air feels as it enters your nose and how your chest feels as it slowly expands. • Hold the breath for a moment and then slowly release it through pursed lips. • Count to 1 every time you inhale and 2 every time you exhale and keep repeating. Counting helps focus the mind. Notice how much calmer you feel after only a short mindful breathing practice.