Becky Striepe
1. Don’t Forget to Breathe
When we’re stressed, we often stake quick, shallow breaths instead of the deep, nourishing breaths that our bodies need to function best. Duck away for just a few minutes and try this simple deep breathing exercise:
- Sit comfortably in a chair or on the floor with the lights dim.
- Inhale to a slow count of 8, letting your belly fill with air like a balloon.
- Hold that breath for a slow count of 8, then exhale to a count of 4.
- Repeat this cycle a few times until you feel relaxed and centered.
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