1 Minute Habit for June 29

Rest your hands on your collarbones and breathe

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.

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.

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.

📖 Supporting Research:

Frontiers in Psychology – The Power of Touch in Emotion Regulation

💡 Actionable Tips

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

💼 For Busy Professionals:Use this during a moment of overwhelm—between meetings, after reading a stressful message, or while waiting in line.
👶 For Parents: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.
📚 For Students: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.

💬 Join the Challenge

🤍 Rest your hands on your collarbones. Did your breath slow down?

This is your built-in pause button—use it anytime.

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How did your body respond to this self-touch habit?

Press your tongue to the roof of your mouth and breathe deeply

Blow on your palms like you’re warming them

💬 Your Success Stories

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

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