Just paying attention to your breath can help relax the mind, and you don't necessarily have to do a full breath work session to feel more refreshed and present. Having a moment to take some deep breaths is a quick and effective way to step away from a stressful situation, even just for a minute.
If you want more, breath work experts Jennifer Patterson and Chauna Bryant shared a box-breathing technique that can ease the mind and even help you sleep:
1. Inhale while counting to four
2. Hold the breath for four counts
3. Exhale slowly while counting to four
4. Hold for four counts
5. Repeat for five minutes or as needed