Mornings move fast. Five minutes of breathing can slow the inside even when the outside stays chaotic.
Box breathing
Inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4. Repeat for five minutes or as long as the coffee brews.
Where to do it
Parked in the driveway before you go in. At the counter while the kettle heats. In the car before pickup.
Why it helps
Slow, controlled breathing can help settle the stress response. It is not magic, but it is free and portable.
Make it stick
Attach it to something you already do every morning, coffee, the car, a shower.
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