JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE may-june 2015 | Page 51

ease anxiety. “Research suggests that daily meditation may alter the brain’s neural pathways, making you more resilient to stress,” says psychologist Robbie Maller Hartman, PhD, a Chicago health and wellness. It's simple. Sit up straight with both feet on the floor. Close your eyes. Focus your attention on reciting - out loud or silently -- a positive mantra such as “I feel at peace” or “I love myself.” Place one hand on your belly to sync the mantra with your breaths. Let any distracting thoughts float by like clouds. Joy feelings magazine 2. Breathe Deeply Take a 5-minute break and focus on your breathing. Sit up straight, eyes