A Deep Breath Solves Everything - alternativeSOHO

Breathing is one of the most natural things we do; without so much as a second though, we breath — it’s automatic. It’s no wonder we rarely get enough oxygen to our brains.

Ever notice how our breathing changes with our activities or moods? Probably not, but it does. The more tense we become, the shorter and more shallow our breathing becomes. It’s the reason some people pass out in high stress situations.

It’s funny that our body inadvertently deprives us of one of the most important substances our body needs at the times we need it the most. But, thankfully, it can be corrected with a long deep breath. By telling yourself to stop — briefly — and take a deliciously long deep breath.

A deep breath provides your body with an extra dose of oxygen which will allow your brain to function much better in a high stress situation. (It’s also the reason people tell you to stop and take a few deep breaths when you’re upset.) The fog of confusion is lifted, so to speak.

Once each hour, remind yourself to take three long deep breaths. Put up sticky-notes if you feel it will help, but get it done and rejoice in your increased productivity and the creative ideas that you’ll have freely floating around your mind.