Breath and stress
For people who are experiencing stress at any given moment, a form of relief can be to take a couple of deep breaths.
Most people only use 20% of their lung capacity taking small short breaths. By taking the time to fill your lungs and release, you can not only improve your health but also radically decrease the anxiety related to that moment.
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