Breathing Technique as a Mental Fitness Tool
Muscles of the Week: Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation
Fear. Frustration. Anxiety. Anger. These are some of the emotions that we continue to experience during Phase 1 as we are unable to socialise and get the emotional support that we need.
To regulate the difficult emotion, you can do this simple 1-minute breathing exercise that’s demonstrated in the video. Listen to the personal sharing of the individuals on their experiences.
3 reasons why you want to do this:
- It brings you back to the present moment. When you’re anxious, you’re in the future and when you feel sad, guilty or angry, you are likely in the past.
- It calms you down and brings clarity.
- It sharpens your focus.
Your breath is always with you and it is a powerful tool that you can apply whenever you need to regulate your difficult emotions and calm yourself down.
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Close your eyes and sit in an upright position.
Breathe in and breathe out. Focus on your inhalation and exhalation. Focus on the present moment and use your breathing as an anchor to keep your mind from straying.
Repeat this breathing exercise until you feel more relaxed and at ease.
This collaboration is proudly brought to you by National Youth Council & PlayMoolah.
