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Breathing: It does a body good.

Breathing: It does a body good. “Our minds drift to and fro, buffeted by sensation like a boat upon a stormy sea. The breath serves as an anchor, something to which we tether our minds so that we can be present… What happens when you close your eyes and follow your breath?

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Breathing: It does a body good.

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  1. Breathing: It does a body good.

  2. “Our minds drift to and fro, buffeted by sensation like a boat upon a stormy sea. The breath serves as an anchor, something to which we tether our minds so that we can be present… What happens when you close your eyes and follow your breath? What is your truth?”

  3. What motivates you? What provides you strength? What makes you happy?

  4. You and Others Threads in our web Warning signs Strengthening the web Avoiding the pitfalls Finding the inspiration Finding the time

  5. Threads in our web “All things are bound together. All things connect.” – Chief Seattle Relationships/social connections are fundamentally important in our lives.

  6. From our earliest relationships with primary care-givers we learn From our earliest relationships with primary care-givers we learn: • From our earliest relationships with primary care-givers we learn • Trust • Self-regulation • Coping • Self-esteem • Competency Trust Self-Regulation Coping Self-Esteem Competency

  7. As we grow and mature, we depend on relationships for: Moral Support Friendship Mentoring Companionship Community

  8. … increased sense of belonging, security, well-being, confidence

  9. Paradoxically, we can’t take care of ourselves by ourselves. We need healthy relationships that uphold and uplift us. These social connections can be protective against more severe responses to stress such as depression and anxiety.

  10. What are warning signs of social/relational stress when feeling overworked, overextended, overwhelmed? Increased conflict with family, friends, co-workers Sad, angry, anxious, irritated when others reach out to you Feeling disconnected, detached Losing interest in family rituals Avoiding conversation and invitations you normally enjoy Withdrawing into own world Cynical, sarcastic

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