This short exercise is designed to help interrupt stress spirals and to create a moment of internal steadiness. It takes about a minute and can be used whenever things feel overwhelming.
A short breathing exercise
- Sit where you are and let your feet rest on the ground.
- Place one hand lightly on your lower abdomen.
- Inhale gently through your nose, allowing the breath to travel down into your lower belly.
- Exhale slowly through your mouth or nose, whatever feels more comfortable. Letting the breath leave fully.
- As you exhale, allow the shoulders to soften.
- Let the exhale be a little longer than the inhale.
- Repeat a few times, without forcing the breath or trying to change anything else.
