How to Reduce Work Stress and Anxiety With Simple Breathing Techniques

Sometimes work (and life) can feel full-on — especially at this time of year when deadlines, expectations and emotions all seem to intensify. Whether your mind is racing before a meeting, you’re feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate, or emotions are getting in the way of what you want to say, these simple and science-backed breathing practices can help you reset, refocus and respond with more calm and clarity.

Episode 518

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🎯 What You’ll Learn

• How your breath affects stress, energy, clarity and emotional control at work

• Three practical “when–then–why” breathing techniques for real situations (racing mind, overwhelm and emotional moments)

• How to use AI to personalise quick breathing resets you can use between meetings or on the move

📚 Resources Mentioned:

Breathe In Breathe Out by Stuart Sanderman - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breathe-Out-practical-management-improved/dp/0008543275#:~:text=Since%20tragic%20loss%20brought%20him,way%20you%20think%20and%20feel.

Breathpod - https://www.breathpod.com/

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath-book

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