It is very easy when doing a cleanse, or when working towards more balanced health in general, to become overwhelmed by all that we want/feel we have to do. In her book, Taking the Leap, Pema Chodron offers a great suggestion for when we are feeling overwhelmed or rushed by all that we want to/have to accomplish. She suggests using daily activities (such as before we brush our teeth, after a work meeting, before we drive to pick up our family members, before we eat, etc. - anything that is a regular part of our daily routine) to act as reminders for us to stop, take 3 deep breaths, and move on with our day. This provides us with an opportunity to change the busy pace of our daily lives and to get centered within our selves. When we do this on a regular basis, it supports our ability to feel more grounded not just during the moments we stop, but throughout our day, which then can make it easier for us to not feel as overwhelmed as often. We can choose to do this once a day, or more often, depending on what feels the best for us each day. I think this is a very simple and valuable gift to build into our daily routine (whether we are doing a cleanse or not!) and can support all of us in moving towards more balanced health.