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Walk at a comfortable pace for 5 minutes. Then clear your mind with a “mental oil change": Exhale, visualising the release of “soul smog" (whatever is bothering you). Then inhale slowly and deeply, replacing the smog with a fresh attitude. Repeat 5 times.

Beating Boredom

Breathe a new life into your workout with these ideas:

1. Look for one special thing that makes it worthwhile - it could be the colour of wildflowers or a warm breeze.
   
   
2. Sing a favourite song to yourself.
   
   
3. Repeat a two-or four-syllable phrase in time with your steps. For example: “Do it! Do it!" or “You bet I can!"
   
   
4. Imagine shapes in the clouds overhead.
   
   
5. Draw strength from your past. Think about family traits you have inherited that can help you tackle problems.
   
   
6. Focus on breathing. Breathe in to a count of 6 and then breathe out to a count of 6, in time with your steps.
   
   

Win an argument in your head.

Now, see the difference?