BreatheWELL: October 7, 2025
This week, let’s focus on box breathing—a simple but powerful technique to help you stay calm and focused under pressure.
How it works: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, and repeat.
Here are a few ways to use box breathing when you are at work:
- Before a high-stress task – Take a minute to breathe before responding to a critical situation.
- During a moment of overwhelm – Use it to regain control when you feel tension rising.
- After a difficult interaction – Reset and ground yourself before moving on.
🟩 Reflection Questions:
- How does stress impact your ability to care for yourself and others?
- What would change for you if you felt calmer and more in control during stressful moments?
- What’s one work situation where you could practice box breathing this week?
✔️ Challenge for this week: Try box breathing at least once a day in a moment of stress or transition. Notice how it affects your focus and tension levels.
✔️ Resource: 1-minute box breathing video
Small, intentional moments can make a big difference—keep up the great work!
You can find more links to guided mindful breathing meditations and controlled breathing techniques in the liveWELL Resource Library under Managing Stress and Mindfulness.
