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A simple trick that works wonders for stress and anxiety: Breathe like a cow. When cows breathe, it’s deep and slow. We can mimic their breathing to reduce our stress. Here’s how: - Inhale deeply for 4 seconds - Hold your breath for 4 seconds - Exhale slowly for 4 seconds - Hold your breath for 4 seconds This 4-4-4-4 breathing technique slows down your heart rate and lowers cortisol levels. Try it out today and see how much calmer you feel. And remember, if a cow can do it, you can do it too!

Wednesday Wisdom Tip for Reducing Stress: Practice Box Breathing 🧘♂️ 1. Find a Quiet Spot: Sit comfortably. 🪑 2. Inhale Slowly:Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds. 🌬️ 3. Hold: Keep the air in your lungs for 4 seconds. ⏳ 4. Exhale Slowly:Breathe out through your mouth for 4 seconds. 💨 5. Repeat: Do this 5-10 times until you feel calmer. 🔁 Deep breathing can help lower stress and improve focus! 🌟 Train Your Mind 🚂🫵🏼🧠

☁️ In moments of anxiety and stress, your breathing tends to be irregular and shallow. Being mindful when breathing and purposefully practice deep breathing can physically calm your nervous system down. This simple tip is great for quick relief when you feel overwhelmed, especially in these times, when you are continuously in fight or flight mode.

What are two different breathing techniques to help you calm your anxiety in no time? 🫁 🟪 Box breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 second, then hold for 4 seconds (forming the shape of a box!) 😮💨 Physiological sighing: Inhale through your nose as much as you can, take an additional “sip,” then exhale through your mouth. To put these techniques to practice, follow along with the session recording 👉 https://lnkd.in/geK7e8-G For more positivity tips and tricks, join my practice group 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCfmw6cD  

Feeling the pressure? Remember, it's okay to take a break. Try this quick stress relief technique: breathe in for four counts, hold for seven, and exhale for eight. Repeat four times. This simple breathing exercise can help calm your mind and reduce stress levels instantly. 🌬️💖

Feeling the pressure? Remember, it's okay to take a break. Try this quick stress relief technique: breathe in for four counts, hold for seven, and exhale for eight. Repeat four times. This simple breathing exercise can help calm your mind and reduce stress levels instantly. 🌬️💖

Feeling the pressure? Remember, it's okay to take a break. Try this quick stress relief technique: breathe in for four counts, hold for seven, and exhale for eight. Repeat four times. This simple breathing exercise can help calm your mind and reduce stress levels instantly. 🌬️💖

Feeling the pressure? Remember, it's okay to take a break. Try this quick stress relief technique: breathe in for four counts, hold for seven, and exhale for eight. Repeat four times. This simple breathing exercise can help calm your mind and reduce stress levels instantly. 🌬️💖

Feeling the pressure? Remember, it's okay to take a break. Try this quick stress relief technique: breathe in for four counts, hold for seven, and exhale for eight. Repeat four times. This simple breathing exercise can help calm your mind and reduce stress levels instantly. 🌬️💖

Feeling the pressure? Remember, it's okay to take a break. Try this quick stress relief technique: breathe in for four counts, hold for seven, and exhale for eight. Repeat four times. This simple breathing exercise can help calm your mind and reduce stress levels instantly. 🌬️💖