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4-7-8 Breathing
calm micro quest 10 min +35 XP
Do 10 cycles of 4-7-8 breathing
Why this matters
Breathing is the one part of your nervous system you can take hold of right now. Ten cycles show how fast the body can switch gears.
What to do
Sit so your back holds itself, and press your tongue to the roof of your mouth behind the front teeth. Breathe all the air out through your mouth until your lungs are empty. Now inhale through the nose for four counts, hold for seven, exhale slowly through the mouth for eight. Keep your own steady count: if seven is too long right now, count faster but keep the proportion. Do ten cycles in a row and don't jump up afterwards, sit for another half minute. If you get dizzy, stop and breathe normally.
Afterwards
What do I usually do instead of simply breathing out?
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