In the caffeine infused madness of the work day, it’s easy to forget to stop and take a moment to breathe. Here is a simple one minute technique to reset your mind and fuel creativity.
The Square Breath
- Sit in a quiet environment (or at your desk if you can’t get away)
- Inhale while slowly counting to four
- Hold your breath for the same count of four
- Exhale, again slowing counting to four
- Hold your lungs empty for a count of four
- Repeat as many times as you like
In essence, you want to create a square with your breath. As you do this, try to focus as much attention as possible on the act of breathing. Afterwards, thank yourself for taking a minute to reorient yourself to your body and the present.
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I enjoyed this!
thank you for sharing!!! really, really helps me calm down.
Thank you!
You are very welcome
Thanks for sharing this. I’m going to give it a try.
Great! Let us know how it goes
For the love of God, keep wriitng these articles.
Pin my tail and call me a donkey, that rlaley helped.
Awesome technique works wonders. What is the most essential of all elements? Why is that?