Stress Management Methods: Deep Breathing
Stress is something that all of us are familiar with. A little bit of stress can work to our advantage as it triggers our "fight or flight" response, which gives us more energy and stamina, which in turn helps us work faster, harder, and longer. When left unchecked, stress can build up over time and it starts affecting us physically and mentally. For this reason, it is very important for us to handle and minimize the stress that we feel. Each person has different coping capability when it comes to stress since we all have different individual experiences.
Whichever technique or approach we utilize, stress management is never meant to be complicated. The basic and one of the most effective methods known to handle stress is something that we automatically do but fail to do properly: breathing. We take breathing for granted but if it is done correctly, it is a powerful weapon against stress. For those who aren't in the know, the average person used just about 20% of his or her total lung capacity. Through practice, one can learn to maximize his or her breathing potential. Oxygenating the whole body gives dramatic changes to our health and mood.
Breathing correctly is critical in maintaining the body's level for oxygen, keeping correct levels of pH or acidity and enough carbon dioxide to optimize bodily function. Healthy people make 93 percent of energy aerobically; meaning energy coming from oxygen alone, but poor breathing habits can reduce the amount of energy taking that 93 percent down to 70 percent. It is easy to develop good breathing habits, but it requires your time and practice.
Being aware of how you breathe is the first step that you need to take in order to reverse your incorrect breathing habits. To attain normal levels and maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your system, start by focusing to attain the ideal number of respirations from a standard of 12 per minute, to 4 per minute. Finding it difficult, uncomfortable, and unnatural the first time around is normal. You will be able to get it eventually with continued practice.
Deep breathing is free and you already have the necessary tools that you need for it, namely, your lungs. So you can practice virtually anytime, anywhere. Evaluate your normal breath pattern, and then learn diaphragmatic breathing skills, then pace the way you breathe. Once you have achieved the technique, remember to practice your breathing and perform the exercise correctly.
Whichever technique or approach we utilize, stress management is never meant to be complicated. The basic and one of the most effective methods known to handle stress is something that we automatically do but fail to do properly: breathing. We take breathing for granted but if it is done correctly, it is a powerful weapon against stress. For those who aren't in the know, the average person used just about 20% of his or her total lung capacity. Through practice, one can learn to maximize his or her breathing potential. Oxygenating the whole body gives dramatic changes to our health and mood.
Breathing correctly is critical in maintaining the body's level for oxygen, keeping correct levels of pH or acidity and enough carbon dioxide to optimize bodily function. Healthy people make 93 percent of energy aerobically; meaning energy coming from oxygen alone, but poor breathing habits can reduce the amount of energy taking that 93 percent down to 70 percent. It is easy to develop good breathing habits, but it requires your time and practice.
Being aware of how you breathe is the first step that you need to take in order to reverse your incorrect breathing habits. To attain normal levels and maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your system, start by focusing to attain the ideal number of respirations from a standard of 12 per minute, to 4 per minute. Finding it difficult, uncomfortable, and unnatural the first time around is normal. You will be able to get it eventually with continued practice.
Deep breathing is free and you already have the necessary tools that you need for it, namely, your lungs. So you can practice virtually anytime, anywhere. Evaluate your normal breath pattern, and then learn diaphragmatic breathing skills, then pace the way you breathe. Once you have achieved the technique, remember to practice your breathing and perform the exercise correctly.
About the Author:
Johnson Star, certified behavioral consultant (USA) used to be always stressed-out. Just 5 years ago, he was exposed to behavioral management and has discovered many techniques to manage stress effectively. Now he was free from this mental torment. For additional detailed information, tips and advice on stress management methods, be sure to go to http://www.managingstresssecrets.com, and get your FREE 10-day mini-ecourse right now.
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