When Stress Moves, your body reacts directly – your heart contests and your breathing becomes shallow. Deep breathing helps to counteract this answer. Taking slow, controlled breaths signals your brain to relax, lower heart rate and reduce the tension. Techniques such as box breathing (breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold in 4) can immediately calm the down system. To practice deep breathing daily, even for a few minutes, strengthens your ability to remain grounded during stressful moments. It is a simple yet powerful tool that can be done at any time, anywhere – whether you are in a meeting, traffic or before a tough decision.
