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April 9, 2018

Just Breathe, Simply Breathe

When the word just is used as an adverb it means simply or only. Sometimes just is used to indicate lesser importance.  The phrase “just breathe” might seem simple or inconsequential but the message of just breathe or simply breathe can benefit most people. Breathing is a wonderfully complex and essential human function. We are […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker, P.

SOURCES:

  • Bishop, S.R., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N.D., Carmody, J., Degal, Z.V., Abbey, S., Speca, M., Velting, D., & Devins, G. (2004) Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11, 230-241.
  • Harvard Health Publishing (2016), Relaxation techniques: Breath control helps quell errant stress response. Retrieved from http://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/relaxation-techniques-breath-control-helps-quell-errant-stress-response
  • Peterson, L. A. (2017) Decrease stress by using your breath, Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/decrease-stress-by-using-your-breath/art-20267197
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2016). Introduction to Mindfulness. HYG-5243, Ohioline, Ohio State University Extension. Available at https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5243-0
  • Wielgosz, J., Schuyler, B. S., Lutz, A., & Davidson, R. (2016). Long-term mindfulness training is associated with reliable differences in resting respiration rate. Scientific Reports, 6: 27533. Doi: 10.1038/srep27533.

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: just breathe, mindful, mindful wellness, relaxation technique

November 14, 2015

Mindful Shopping

It’s a wonderful time of the year. I enjoy the special events that come with the holidays, especially the family time together. One of the tasks that is added to our schedules is shopping for presents. Have you ever considered being mindful with shopping instead of impulsive?  Dr. April Benson suggests that we ask ourselves […]

WRITTEN BY: Melinda Hill, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Ohio State Universtiy Extension, Fairfield County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Pixabay

SOURCES:

  • National Endowment for Financial Education
  • Spendster

REFERENCES:

  • Psychology Today, Posted Feburary 2009

Categories: Mind and Body, Money
Tags: mindful, shopping

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