Oxygen is very important to our bodies. Taking a deep breath adds oxygen to the system, which can help you relax. Learning how to breathe can help you maintain your self-control in a stressful situation.
Start by taking a deep breath. Stand up and stretch. Always remember that the opposite of stress is relaxation. Take a short walk, get a glass of water and do something that can change your focus. Try smiling and take a short moment focusing on something else other than your problem. By the time you get back to your problem, it would not seem nearly as impossible.
Here’s a tip: Schedule small breaks every hour to just sit and breathe and fill your lungs with oxygen. Call them your “breathing breaks”. Keep a glass of water at your desk and after your breathing break, stand up for a few minutes, stretch your legs and sip your water.
