It’s amazing when you realize how effective pausing and focusing on your breath helps you. Especially when it’s the 4-7-8 relaxation breath. You inhale through your nose for a count of 4, hold your breath for a count of 7 and then exhale for a count of 8 out of your mouth.
I suggest doing 5 rounds, 3 times a day. I incorporate my 4-7-8 breath every day upon waking, lunchtime and at bedtime. However, I also practice this breath throughout the day especially when I’m driving!
Using the 4-7-8 breath reduces stress, improves how you are feeling and helps with unwinding for sleep. The best part, it can be done anywhere! By consistently practicing this breath you train your brain to create a new neural pathway (habit) that signals your brain to recognize it’s time to relax.