When worries come your way, a simple technique called "box breathing" to the count of four may help you relax and de-stress. It helps to find a quiet place to sit. But you can do this anywhere, whenever you need it.
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Let&rsquo;s breathe
Breathe in for 4.
Hold for 4.
Breathe out for 4.
Hold for 4.
Repeat until you feel calmer.
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Reviewed 8/22/2023
Sources
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 <li style="text-align: left;">HelpGuide.org. "Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief."&nbsp; 
 <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm" target="_blank">https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm</a>.</li>
 <li style="text-align: left;">National Alliance on Mental Illness. "How to Take Care of Yourself When You're a First Responder During the Coronavirus Pandemic."&nbsp; <a href="https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Frontline-Wellness/2020/How-to-Take-Care-of-Yourself-When-You-re-a-First-Responder-During-the-Coronavirus-Pandemic" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Frontline-Wellness/2020/How-to-Take-Care-of-Yourself-When-You-re-a-First-Responder-During-the-Coronavirus-Pandemic" target="_blank">https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Frontline-Wellness/2020/How-to-Take-Care-of-Yourself-When-You-re-a-First-Responder-During-the-Coronavirus-Pandemic</a>.</li>
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Breathe your way through anxiety and stress