How to Hack Breathing for 3 Powerful Benefits

Don’t you hate it when you're have a nice and happy day and all is good in the world and then something unexpected happens that takes you off your balance and suddenly you’re in fight or flight mode, and about to have one of your notorious overreactions? Well here is how one mindful breath can create 3 powerful benefits next time you're feeling stressed, angry, or overwhelmed.

1. One mindful deep breath can snap you out of a negative train of thought. Many times, we find ourselves trapped in a negative thought cycle that perpetuates more negative thinking. It could be about our work, our partner, or something to do with our friends.

When that happens, take one mindful deep breath. The mindfulness part means bringing attention away from your thoughts and to the breath as you inhale. This immediately takes your mind off the negative train of thought and provides you with a small moment of respite.

2. Another powerful benefit is that the deep mindful breath will bring immediate relaxation to the body and restore physical balance and comfort.

This is because the deep breath triggers the body's parasympathetic nervous system which returns the body to rest and digest mode, removing stress and tension on the body. Immediately you will feel much calmer and more relaxed.

3. Finally that moment of clarity means instead of reacting through the lens of the negative thought cycle, you can now respond from a position of greater calm and control. Any decision you make from this state will be significantly more advantageous to you and your wellbeing.

So next time a challenging situation arises, remember to first take a mindful deep breathe. Snap out of the negative train of thought. Bring immediate relief and comfort to the body and mind before deciding on how you wish to respond.

One moment of clarity can prevent a lifetime of overreactions and bad decisions. If you don't believe me, try it for yourself.

See you next time.