Stressed out, burned out, and not getting enough sleep? I can relate. Stressful times hit us all in different ways. Maybe you get more irritable, or you feel your pulse race. Perhaps you feel your throat tighten as your breath becomes shallow and short.

Fortunately, there are many ways to regain your sense of calm. And even better — they’re free! All you need are a handful of minutes, your lungs, and some air.

Welcome to the new year! 2020 and all its resolutions are underway. Each year, many of us set out to make significant life changes. Maybe we want to lose 15 pounds, pay off debt, or eat more salads. But all too soon, the excitement fizzles, and we find ourselves sliding back into old habits.

If this hits close to home, you’re not alone — some studies estimate that 80% will fail their resolutions by February.

Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying “The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” And if I had to use one phrase to sum up my time in Zimbabwe, I think Mr. Emerson says it best.