A simple exercise for calm
It's called box breathing or four-square breathing.
Here's how it works:
- Breathe in for four seconds.
- Hold the air in your lungs for four seconds.
- Exhale for four seconds.
- Hold your breath, lungs emptied, for four seconds.
Box breathing improves your ability to regulate your emotions and help you feel more in control and able to deal with challenges.
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