Most of us are living hectic, busy lives.
Such is the world we live in.
And so it’s no wonder then, that it is easy to feel overwhelmed at times.
And for some of us, that anxious feeling has been almost ever-present these past two years. Between the pandemic and lockdowns, routines being upended, loneliness and worry – it is no wonder that many have reported feeling more overwhelmed and anxious now than we did pre-pandemic.
Luckily, a UK-based psychologist has shared an easy trick to try when you get that familiar feeling of anxiety.
“One easy technique to try is square breathing,” explains Dr Julie Smith to the Daily Mail.
“Simply find a window or picture frame to help you focus on slowing the breath and counting in four seconds, hold four seconds, out four seconds and hold four seconds.”