Breathing is something we all do without a second thought, unless something reminds us—like this article. Take a moment to focus on your breath. Draw your attention to the motion of inhaling and exhaling, the automatic rhythm that keeps your blood cells flowing so you keep living: take a deep breath in and then exhale. Are you focused on your breath now? Good.
Feeling Depressed? Try Walking.
We all know that regular exercise helps manage physical health. Arthritis, heart conditions, blood pressure, even some forms of cancer are mitigated by getting up and moving about. But, lately, countless studies have shown that exercise isn’t just linked to keeping the body in shape but the mind as well. No wonder Einstein held his daily walk to and fro the Princeton campus as a sacred ritual. And he’s not the only great thinker that made walking a daily habit.