As summer winds down, I’m starting to wonder how we (and by we, I mean mostly me) will make the adjustment to getting up early again when school starts! In between shows, trainings, and events, I LOVE to sleep in, and so does my family. Maybe you’re in the same boat?
Here’s a simple, fun mindfulness exercise to the rescue—try adding this to your morning routine with kids, at breakfast, on the way to school, or first thing in the classroom—to get everyone settled, with focused energy. Let me know how it goes, I’d love to hear from you!
1-2-3 Clap!
Open your arms out really wide. Count one, two, three… and CLAP your hands one time!
Rub your hands together, and make some energy. Put your hands on your belly. Take a looong breath in, and let it all out.
Open your arms out really wide again. Count one, two, three… and CLAP your hands one time!
Rub those hands together, faster this time. Make some energy! Put your hands over your eyes, or on your forehead. Take a looong breath in, and let it all the way out.
Once more, open your arms out really wide. Count one, two, three… and CLAP your hands one time! Rub those hands together, SUPER fast. Make some energy! Put your hands over your heart. Take a looong breath in, and let it aaaall the way out.