Whenever you get the urge to take a deep breath, remember that deep doesn't mean big.
Here's what to do to benefit from the relaxation effect of a deep breath:
★Close your mouth.
★Inhale through your nose.
★Bring the breath deep down, away from your nose, all the way to your diaphragm.
★Exhale through your nose.
This will:
➡️slow down your breathing
➡️improve delivery of oxygen to your tissues and organs, including your brain
➡️stimulate the vagus nerve and switch on the relaxation response.
And help:
➡️calm your nerves, calm your mind
➡️improve your focus
Let's take a look at what happens when you take a big breath instead:
❌ Big breath in means big breath out (most likely).
❌ Big breath means shallow breath (most likely).
Stay healthy, stay happy.