Although this one may sound a bit strange, I promise you it is a really relaxing and enjoyable practice, and one that can be easily done anywhere without anyone noticing you are doing it. Our hands are constantly busy, and this keeps our mind alert with new stimulation constantly being assessed. Add to this fidgeting is associated with not paying attention, the mind is alert, but distracted and often does reflect a level of stress. It provides a temporary distraction from what you are doing, and you may not even be aware that you are doing it. A great way to bring a sense of calm into the mind and body is to stop new information entering, it’s like we are giving the brain a break from constantly making sense of what is happening around us. Purposefully keeping our hands still and then being completely aware of this is a really effective and easy way to do this. Enjoy Bec x