3 Breathing Habbits that keep you Anxious, Tired & On Edge

These 3 habbits silently disregulate your nervous system

Common yet easily missed:

Mouth Breathing

Symtpoms include: dry mouth, bad breath, snoring, day time sleepiness and waking up with headaches. Mouth Breathing triggers your flight & fight response, raising stress hormones.

Simple fix - mouth tape at night!

Blind habbit of

Chest Breathing

Seeing the chest rise more than the belly, rapid or shallow breaths, and feeling short of breath, especially during exertion. Chest Breathing leads to shallow inhales, which means poor oxygen delivery. Resulting in brain fog and fatigue.

Simple fix - Place hands on your tummy. Feel the tummy rise and expand as you breathe in and relax down as you
breathe out. Breathe gently when practising; there should only be a slight movement of your tummy at rest.
"Breathe low and slow, relax, let go"

a normal stress response is

Over Breathing

Breathing to much, reduces CO2 causing dizziness, muscle spams, heart palpitations and even restless sleep which can all heighten anxiety and panic attacks.

Simple fix - Inhale slowly through your nose: Pay attention to your breath and try to feel your belly expand as you inhale. Pucker your lips: As if you're about to blow out a candle or whistle, gently purse your lips and then Exhale slowly through pursed lips: Exhale twice as long as you inhaled.

TRY THIS 1 MINUTE BREATH - RESET YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM

  • -> Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds

    -> Hold for 4 seconds

    -> Exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds

    -> Repeat for 1 minute

  • This breath stimulates your vagus nerve, activating your parasympathetic nervous system.


    TRANSLATION: It tells your body its are safe!

  • Use it before:

    - Sales Calls
    - Public Speaking
    - Overwhelm
    - Spiralling Thoughts
    - Angry Emotions

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