❓WHY CAN'T I BREATHE WHEN I’M STRESSED OR ANXIOUS? ❓ HOW CAN I IMPROVE THIS ❓ Ever found yourself wondering why stress or anxiety seems to steal your breath away? Don’t worry, it's normal! Stress triggers a natural response in our bodies, pushing our brains into high alert and activating the sympathetic nervous system. This initiates a series of commands to prepare us for action — our heart races, muscles tense, and breathing quickens to provide more oxygen to the muscles. Unfortunately, this rapid breathing becomes shallow and thoracic, utilizing only 30% of our lung capacity. The result? 👉 That SUFFOCATING FEELING. 💡 How to restore calm breathing amidst the chaos? 1️⃣ Develop Awareness: Recognizing the connection between stress and breath is the first step. Understanding this natural reaction helps reduce the sense of oppression and facilitates quicker calmness. 2️⃣ Move: Stand up, take a walk, shake out your hands, or try the shoulder-pumping technique (check my previous posts to learn this sophro tip : https://urlz.fr/pMue). These actions send a signal to your brain that you're taking charge, easing the grip on your nervous system. 3️⃣ Exhale before Inhale: I know the first reaction is usually to inhale, but DON'T! First, empty your lungs with a breath out before taking a deep inhale. Inhale through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. Repeat this several times and when you master it, induce a sensation of heaviness in your body to deepen the relaxation. ✨ Through sophrology, you can gain awareness of stress's impact on your bodies and learn to manage symptoms proactively and in the moment. 🌸 Seeking additional strategies for daily serenity? ☎️ Connect with me to explore individual and group programs designed to empower your team in navigating the demands of a high-pressure work environment. 🚀 #WellBeingAtWork #MindBodyConnection #WorkplaceWellness #StressTips #SophroCoaching #SophroCoach #SophroAtWork #EmpowerYourTeam #MentalHealth #Sophrology #Burnout #HappyAtWork #DynamicRelaxation #ControlledBreathing #RespirationControlée #Sophrologie #RelaxAndReboot #SophrologieEnEntreprise #QVCT #QualiteDeVieAuTravail
