Hack your
headspaceheadspace
No yoga
mats or ‘oohms’
required.u
nless you’ve been living under
a rock, you’d know mindfulness
is having a bit of a moment.
But in case you have, it’s
a simple psychological technique which helps
get rid of anxiety and bring your attention back
to the present moment. Let’s be real though, it
can be hard to find the time to unwind, so here
are some slightly unconventional distractions to
fast-track your trip to chill town.
Trust us, this is harder than you think
and it’ll be way more fun than tedious
body scan exercises *shudder*.
WHY IT WORKS: Experts say taking
something you know and repeating it
back-to-front will force your brain to
think in the here-and-now – and this is
ds.It’s legit like relationship inception.
They are allll connected.
WHY IT WORKS: Think of this as a guided
visualisation technique
that blocks out neg
thoughts and makes
you concentrate on only
positive things. Like Zoella.
And Alfie. And Joe. And Caspar.
And (all right, you get the point).Let air out. Repeat with Tay’s squad.
Try not to pass out in the process.
WHY THIS WORKS: It’s the same vibe as
old-school relaxation breathing drills. It
circulates oxygen around the body and stops
symptoms of stress. The diff? Min boredom
and side-tracking, max entertainment.Bonus points for finding something
to go with the letter X.
WHYITWORKS:Lists are total
stress-busters since they push allMuch cute, very zen.
WHY IT WORKS: Just
like in The Sound of
Music, imagining
a few of your fave
things together will
help you bliss-out in
less time than it takes you
to say “Rudimental collab”.
SING THE CHORUS OF
1D’S BANGER “DRAG ME
DOWN”... BACKWARDS.CREATE A YOUTUBE
FAMILY TREE.TAKE A BREATH AND
HOLD IT WHILE NAMING
ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF
THE KARDASHIAN FAMILY.MAKE AN A-Z OF PL
SERENADING
YOU SOFTLY.
g
i H ditti!SHEERANP
ACAT WHI
SERENADIN
morefunthan countingbackg.
insequence.How meditative!VISUALISEE
SHEERAN P
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