Your heart signals influence emotional processing. Increasing heart coherence (creating a smooth and orderly rhythm) can help us feel better in many ways – mentally, emotionally and physically. Increasing heart coherence facilitates our higher cognitive faculties including our ability to make better choices and decisions. Here are 2 simple steps to try. HeartMath’s Quick Coherence technique:
Step 1. Focus your attention in the area of the heart. Imagine your breath is flowing in and out of your heart or chest area, breathing a little slower and deeper than usual.
Step 2. Make a sincere attempt to experience a regenerative feeling such as appreciation or care for someone or something in your life.
Suggestion: Try to re-experience the feeling you have for someone you love, a pet, a special place, an accomplishment, etc., or focus on a feeling of calm or ease.