Breathe Like This

Your breath is a built-in calming tool.

Try “box breathing”: inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4, and repeat.

This technique signals to your body that it’s safe, thereby lowering heart rate and reducing muscle tension. You can practice it anytime—before a meeting, during traffic, before and during a test, before a touch conversation or when emotions are running high.