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INSTILLING SIMPLE HABITS
The Morning Standard
|March 23, 2026
BACK TO NATURE
N the relentless rhythm of city life—honking traffic, glowing screens, endless notifications—we often forget that the body and mind were never designed to operate in constant urgency.
The art of pausing is not indulgence; it is restoration. And the most effective pauses are not grand escapes, but simple, intentional habits woven gently into the fabric of everyday living.
Begin with the breath. Something as effortless and ancient as conscious breathing can become your anchor. Take afew moments, multiple times a day, to inhale slowly through the nose and exhale even more slowly. This small act signals safety to the nervous system, softens mental noise, and brings you back into your body. It is a pause you can take anywhere—at your desk, in your car, or before responding to a demanding situation.
This story is from the March 23, 2026 edition of The Morning Standard.
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