1 Minute Habit · #180
1 Minute Habit for June 29
Rest your hands on your collarbones and breathe
Why This Habit Helps
This gentle self-touch activates your body’s calming response—like giving your nervous system a reassuring pat on the back!
It’s subtle, comforting, and a powerful tool for slowing your breath and grounding your thoughts.
What You’ll Do in 1 Minute
- Grounds during moments of stress through comforting physical contact.
- Encourages slower, deeper breathing by bringing awareness to your chest.
- Subtle enough for public spaces—nobody knows you’re self-soothing!
- Creates a sense of safety by 'holding' your vulnerable heart space.
- Pairs perfectly with affirmations or kind self-talk.
Quick Overview
Resting your hands on your collarbones creates a natural weight that soothes your nervous system and anchors your awareness in your body.
It’s a simple gesture that signals safety, calm, and presence—perfect when you’re feeling overwhelmed or disconnected.
What the Research Says
How to Get Started
- Place one or both hands gently over your collarbones, with your fingers resting on your chest.
- Close your eyes if you can, and breathe slowly into your upper chest area.
- Focus on the warmth and weight of your hands as you inhale and exhale. Add an affirmation like 'I am safe' or 'This moment is enough.'
How to Adapt This Habit
If you’re a busy professional
Use this during a moment of overwhelm—between meetings, after reading a stressful message, or while waiting in line.
If you’re a parent
Try it after your child falls asleep or during a quiet moment—it’s like a reset for your whole system in less than a minute.
If you’re a student or learner
Use this before a presentation or test to steady your breath and calm your heart rate. No one around you has to know you’re doing it.
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I was feeling anxious before a call, so I placed my hands on my collarbones and just breathed for a few moments. It felt like giving myself permission to be gentle. I hadn’t realized how much tension I was holding until I stopped and felt my breath again.
— Jordan
