The 4-7-8 breathing technique for sleep is often recommend as an easy calming exercise for those who struggle to drift off, but how does it compare to the Wim Hof method? And which controlled ...

TAKE A DEEP BREATH. That’s good advice for when you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious. It helps you center yourself and relax. Ad taking it a step further to focus on a pattern of inhaling and ...

For some people, falling asleep or coming down from anxiety feels impossible. But some experts believe simply counting 4-7-8 might just do the trick. The 4-7-8 technique is a relaxation exercise in ...

Falling asleep or coming down from anxiety might never be as easy as 1-2-3, but some experts believe a different set of numbers -- 4-7-8 -- comes much closer to doing the trick. Falling asleep or ...

One writer in search of a way to fall asleep fast tried the 4-7-8 technique. Never heard of it? Here's everything you need to know. The 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise is adopted from the yogic practice of ...

I once read an interview with a meditation coach in which they insisted that it’s impossible to “fail” at mindfulness. Clearly, they hadn’t met me. For years, I tried every app, exercise, and method I ...

The 4-7-8 breathing technique involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8 seconds. This breathing pattern aims to reduce anxiety or help people get to ...

What’s one simple thing you can do anytime, anywhere, that is scientifically proven to reduce your stress level, improve your mood, and make it easier for you to concentrate? A breathing exercise.

Hello beautiful human beings! This is Part 2 of 2 in the breathing tips and strategies series. Take a look at last month’s post (Part 1) about belly breathing to set you up for success for this ...

Emotions can go from zero to 100 real quick. Someone cuts you off in traffic. Your co-worker needlessly CCs your boss on an email. A wave of panic hits as you board a long flight. There are times when ...