A simple way to calm ourselves and get back into the moment is to take three deep breaths. We could be waiting in line at the supermarket, behind the wheel in traffic, standing on a busy street corner, or about to have a tricky conversation. Or maybe we just feel anxious and not sure why.

The simplest tool at everyone’s disposal is to take three deep breaths. That deep breath is a way to reconnect to ourselves and the moment. It can help anchor us. Maybe shift how we feel. A deep conscious breath slows us down and also brings more oxygen into our bodies. Many of us are shallow breathers, so now and again a few deep breaths can be a healthy shift towards calm.

A few deep breaths can be a simple yet elegant gift you give yourself throughout your day.