Step 1

First, get a clear jar (like a Mason jar) and

fill it almost all the way with water.

Step 2

Add glitter to the jar and give it a mix

Step 3

“Imagine that the glitter is like your

thoughts when you’re stressed,

mad or upset. See how they whirl

around and make it really hard

to see clearly? That’s why

sometimes it can feel like

you're not in control and it can

seem scary – because you’re not

thinking clearly. Don’t worry this is

normal and it happens to all of us

(yep, grownups too).

Step 4

Now put the jar down and keep it still.

Now watch what happens when you’re

still for a couple of moments. Keep watching.

See how the glitter starts to settle

and the water clears? Your mind works the same way.

When you’re calm for a little while, your thoughts

start to settle and you start to see things much clearer.

Breathing exercises during this calming process

can help us settle when we feel a lot of emotions