Meditation Is the Antidote to Your Crazy Life, Here's How to Start

"Your breath can be a powerful tool in helping you cope with temporary emotions," Axelrod says. If you're feeling sad, fatigued or depressed, she suggests focusing on lengthening your inhales and if you are feeling anxious and stressed, focusing on lengthening your exhales. This simple act of breathing in and out can help calm your nervous system down and put your mind at ease.

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