Box Breathing: A Practical Technique To Reduce Workplace Stress, Right At Your Desk

Box breathing is a breathing practice used to lower stress. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system and helps you to feel more calm. It's an excellent technique to use if you're feeling a heightened sense of anxiety and can't seem to relax. It lowers blood pressure and reduces cortisol, a stress hormone, improving your mood and over wellbeing.

The next time you're feeling overwhelmed at work, or anywhere for that matter, give this technique a try! You'll be surprised how quickly it works. Follow along, right at your desk. You have nothing to lose but stress. :)

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Happy Breathing!

Katie

Unfold Co-Founder