“There is an effective technique known as square breathing that can help you calm down quickly and effectively.”
Oku.AzAccording to information, psychologist Nikolai Baranov told Izvestia about this.
“The essence of the technique is simple: we inhale for two seconds, then hold the breath for two seconds, exhale for the same time and hold the breath again for two seconds. Thus, we form a square. Only three or four cycles of this practice can help you feel significant lightness,” explained the expert.
According to him, the reason why it is difficult to calm down is usually the tension in the body. This stops you breathing and prevents you from responding appropriately to stressful situations.
“To combat this, it is important to start breathing deeply. Pay attention to people who are under stress: they often start breathing. When someone is angry, their face turns red from pent-up emotions and lack of oxygen,” he said. Baranov.
He clarified that when a person breathes deeply, calm comes by itself. As an example, he showed packages for artificial respiration.
“When it comes to managing emotions, it is important to understand that trying to suppress them causes tension. You need to learn not only to contain them, but also to find ways to express them. Breathing in and out deeply can help temporarily stop emotions, but they cannot be avoid completely. No. If you feel that you are emotionally tense, your main task is to choose an acceptable way to express your feelings,” the psychologist said.
