The brain can’t tell the difference between something real or imagined. This means you can take an imaginary field trip at any moment in your day – a place, or a sanctuary, where you can go to calm down if feeling stressed or dis-ease.
Try it!
For one minute, imagine yourself stepping into this serene scene. Imagine sitting on this tree swing, and gently rocking yourself back and forth as you gaze out at the expansive scene before you, a sea breeze gracing your skin. With each swing back and forth, let go of any tension you may be holding in your body, releasing the stresses of your day. Know that anytime you need to return to this serene state, you can simply think “Swing” and it will be there for you, within you always.