Do you ever try deep breathing when your thoughts are taking over? I have found this helpful when my thoughts are going a mile a minute and taking control of my focus.

Breathe in slowly to the count of 8, hold for the count of 2, and slowly breathe out to the count of 10. This helps your mind focus on something concrete, and it helps slow down your thoughts and calm down your body.

This can be a great technique for parents to practice with their kids. Parents and kids can practice taking big deep belly breaths in and blowing out slowly with a bottle of bubbles and a bubble wand. The more steady and strong the breath, the bigger the bubble you can make. See who can make the biggest bubble!