If you’re feeling stressed out or anxious, try this easy deep breathing exercise that can be done any time, anywhere for instant stress relief.
- Take a deep breath in through your nose on a count of 3 …..and then exhale gently and fully out on a count of 5.
- Do this three to five times in a row.
That’s it. That’s all there is to instantly calm yourself. Instant stress relief. You can do this in the car…. waiting in line at a store… while cooking…. at home in bed… any place you are. No need to go to the gym, no special equipment is needed, no one will even notice.
So many benefits to just breathing deeply!
Deep breathing oxygenates your body, promoting better blood flow. It can reduce blood pressure, which is a huge benefit for such a simple technique. And it can help everything from digestion to lung function, energy to cellular regeneration.
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Would you believe I sometimes forget to breathe altogether! I have been trying this style of breathing to calm myself and it is amazing once you start focusing on the breathing your mind clears. Thanks for some more fabulous advice on achieving the best in our lives, Carol x
I’ve seen a slightly different version of this Carol – I like yours better because it’s so simple – the other one worked to help me get to sleep at night, so I’ll try this one too x
I know when I get tense that I am not breathing correctly. I had a medical procedure on Tuesday and found myself breathing slowly before they put me out. It’s a natural inclination. We need to follow it.
Great reminder. I’ve needed to remember to breathe lately.
A good reminder to breathe! I find myself doing these breaths in the car a lot. What does that say about living and driving in the Bay Area!! I also have a breathing exercise that helps me get back to sleep. It’s magic!
I use this technique all of the time. Hubby is constantly reminding me lol.
The breath of life. Nothing is more essential.
We forget that, sometimes.