Breathe to Calm
Notice your emotional state changing? The first step is to breathe deeply, which can significantly lower blood pressure and heart rate. Rather than ignoring feelings like anger or sadness, approach them with curiosity after calming yourself. Training emotional strength is essential; it’s about improving your reactions to the world rather than trying to change it.In this clip
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Related Questions
Is there a psychological aspect to deep breathing where, if I'm focused on my breath, I'm more calm and relaxed, as opposed to allowing my focus to be directed at the external environment? This concept was discussed in episode 19: Denise Shull | How to Turn Bad Emotions into Good Decisions and the clip Wall Street Self-Care, as well as in episode #358: The Connection Between Self-Worth & Your Physical Body w/ Aaron Alexander and the clip Self-Judgment Reflection.
What are breathing techniques for emotional regulation?
How to use breathing to calm down