Breath- Just breath

As part of my new year's resolution I wanted to learn to be more patient at home. Often times with all of the things that I am juggling physically and emotionally, I loose my patience... I am become short, anxious, and exhausted. Over the past week I have been really trying to take time to quiet my mind when I feel situations like these are happening or are approaching. Taking a deep breath, holding in and then exhaling really does help- it does quiet the mind and body. It can be easier said than done, but with more practice the kids are so much more responsive and receptive to what is being asked.