Observing your breath is quite peaceful, it is one of the ways you can learn to relax.   

When life gets challenging, as it does, & will, take time to sit quietly & simply watch your breathing. Even when we are not in the least bit conscious or mindful of our breathing, (most of the time for many of us) we breathe. Blood pumps through our veins, our heart continues to beat & our finger nails grow without us having to pay them any attention whatsoever. We are given this gift of life & kept alive by default!
Setting aside 15 minutes a day to sit quietly and bring your awareness to your breath will change your life. It is rare for most of us to spend time in quiet contemplation of anything & until we do, we will not be tuning in to our own inner thoughts, feelings & promptings. Many of us fear being quiet & alone much more than we embrace it. Our lives are filled with so many distractions & activities that this rushing around & distracting ourselves has become 'normal' & we do not know how to sit quietly on our own.
Taking even a little time for yourself each day, (again, 15 minutes is really good) to breathe, relax, spend some time in nature, sitting under a tree, watching the clouds sail across the sky or spending time near the ocean & breathing the fresh, clean air deeply into your lungs. These are perfect ways to get grounded & remind yourself of what it is that we really came here for. 
Every day, preferably in the morning, (& you can do this anywhere) write a list of positive aspects, things you appreciate, keep it simple, quiet yourself & see what springs to mind. Once you begin, you'll be suprised, you will find many, many things that are so easy to appreciate; the air that we breathe, the warmth of the sun, a clear night sky or a small bird who comes to visit our garden or window sill. 
Even in times of grief & loss we can find appreciation somewhere, perhaps that whomever or whatever we are missing was once here as a gift & a blessing in our lives. 
Writing about positive aspects in this way, listing a few simple things that are easy to embrace & enjoy, such as the gift of just being alive, our eyes & ears, or the love we feel for a pet cat or dog will bring more things to appreciate, I promise. Try it & watch what happens. When you focus on what makes you feel good & especially when you write about these things, you will manifest more of makes you feel good...because energy follows attention.
My name is Louise Bourne.
I am a personal coach & counselor living & working in the Southwest of Western Australia. 
I love to see individuals finding better feeling thoughts about themselves & their life situation. It is a privilege to walk with others a while as they learn simple & effective ways to release the stress, anxiety & sticky mess that codependency can create. 
My own journey has brought me to this place where I can share some inspiration & motivation & help others set themselves on the path toward personal empowerment 
& freedom.
Take a look at my website (link below) to find my contact details & see how I can assist you in finding your own way to a happier, healthier life. 
Every journey begins with one small step.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
All inspiration to you. 
Best, Louise.
http://energyfollowsattention.com/