“Let your breath be a sanctuary.”

Sometimes you just need to hit the pause button.

Perhaps you find yourself seeking a moment of peace in the midst of the motorway of life? Or you want to improve your focus?

Let me share a basic meditator's tool with you, one you can use any place, any time.

Micro meditation is a form of mindfulness practice. It's a way to hit pause, refresh, clear cache, to revitalise your mind and freshen up your day. It's like going to the wash room and picking yourself up with a splash of cold water.

Set aside a minute for yourself, mentally dropping whatever you’re doing. Don't wait for the perfect moment, there won't be a better one.

Stop whatever you’re doing.
Shut your eyes.
Focus on your breath.
Mindfully take three rounds of in and out breaths.
Gently open your eyes and resume what you were doing.

You've just created your sanctuary, one you can return to any time you wish.

After even a brief pause, when you return to activity, you'll find yourself more able to focus, with a better perspective on things.