Mindfulness for Healthy Living

Mindfulness is a self-care tool that is used to improve mental health, but many people don’t know what it is. Author and renowned wellness expert Dave Romanelli introduces us to this simple practice that can make us happier and healthier.

Did you know you take around 20,000 breaths each day? Learn how paying attention to your breathing can help relax your body as well as reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Are you feeling stressed? Learn to let go by trying a simple mindfulness trick called “Dragon’s Breath.”

Take the next step in mindfulness by applying mindful listening to your conversations. These tips can help keep your thoughts from wandering and keep you present to the topic at hand.

Are you having trouble concentrating? Quiet your mind and increase your focus in less than a minute by leveraging this tip.

Citation for this content: The MSW@USC, the online Master of Social Work program at the University of Southern California.