This past couple of weeks in my group session on Mindfulness we worked on a technique called Square Breathing. This technique is a simple way to refocus your attention and a great way to bring calmness and tranquility to yourself. This technique can be done anywhere anytime but my group leader suggested the most effective way to do this technique is to sit tall in your chair, both feet flat on the floor, and your arms at your side. After that, there are just four simple breathing segments each done to a count of four.
- Inhale 1 2 3 4
- Hold 1 2 3 4
- Exhale 1 2 3 4
- Hold 1 2 3 4
You can repeat the process making sure to focus on the breath until you feel relaxed. I’ve been doing the technique everyday for the last two weeks and have to do the technique five or six times to feel relaxed. However, the more I practice the technique the more I feel it’s working. It’s such a simple tool to help someone who has anxiety and I highly suggest it.
Today has been a pretty good day for me. I took my Mom shopping today and that’s an activity that drives me insane. I feel a ton of anxiety when I have to go in a store. Sometimes I feel like I’m going to have a panic attack. I worked in retail for over ten years and many times suffered panic attacks. In any event, Square Breathing helped me to feel less anxiety today and made my day a whole lot better.
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