PICTURE: PEXELS/ANXIETY
It can feel overwhelming to experience anxiety, but learning easy and efficient techniques to relax can have a profound impact.
You may recover control and reduce anxiety by using this easy method, regardless of whether you’re dealing with stress at work or in your daily life.
Here is all you need to know about the technique of box breathing:
Medical News Today claims, “Box breathing is a powerful but simple relaxation technique that aims to return breathing to its usual rhythm after a stressful experience.”
The above-mentioned health news publication explains that inhaling, exhaling, and holding your breath is all part of it. It could aid in mental clarity, physical relaxation, and enhanced concentration.
“Its common name, “box breathing,” refers to the fact that a box has four sides, a concept represented here by breathing while you slowly count to four for a total of four times — four counts of breathing in, four counts of holding your breath, four counts of exhaling and four more counts of holding after your exhale,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.
The clinic states that research indicates that controlling your breathing can potentially assist in lowering blood pressure and the stress hormone cortisol levels.
Verywell Mindstates that if you’re a visual learner, there are apps you can make use of to practice these breathing techniques until you truly connect with them. Then, even when you’re not using the app, you can see what you’re experiencing such as the Box Breathing App, Breathe 2 Relax, or the Universal Breathing app.
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