But there is another way of looking at things, and I'd like you to experience that now. Keeping your eyes on that point, begin to broaden your field of vision and notice more and more of what's either side of that point, so that soon you're paying attention to what you can see out of the corners of your eyes on each side. But it's probably a bit soon for that to have happened just yet. So begin to come back by letting your field of vision return to normal. You only need to go into peripheral vision a little way to contact that deep reserve of peace and tranquillity that exists in each one of us.
Many people find it slows down or stops altogether.
More about using peripheral vision to relax here For therapists, more about using peripheral vision to help your clients relax here 2. Focus on your breathing Just close your eyes and focus on your breathing. And any time you find your attention wandering, just return it to focus on your breathing. If you have any tension in any part of your body, let go of the tension by imagining you are breathing into that part. Because breathing is normally unconscious, but you can control it consciously, changing your breathing, or just becoming aware of it, is an easy way to change your physiological state.