🧠 The Navy SEALs use this powerful box breathing technique to stay calm and focused, even in extreme levels of stress. Inspired by their training, I’ve found this approach invaluable in my own life.
🧑🏫 As a CEO, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is the importance of regulating my emotions during high-intensity situations.
😩Whether it’s a big meeting, a tough decision, or a high-stakes project, staying grounded is everything.
🧘♂️ How to Practice Box Breathing:
- Step 1: Breathe in slowly, counting to four. Feel the air fill your lungs.
- Step 2: Hold your breath for four seconds, avoiding any inhaling or exhaling.
- Step 3: Slowly exhale through your mouth for four seconds.
- Step 4: Repeat this cycle until you feel re-centered.
⏰ Try this for five minutes whenever you’re feeling stressed.
This Navy SEAL technique activates your body’s relaxation response, helping to:
- Reduce stress hormones
- Enhance emotional control
- Sharpen focus
It lets you concentrate on what you need to do, instead of letting anxious thoughts take over.
💨 Breathwork is simple, effective, and practiced by elite performers around the world.
This is a skill: if you train it, you can turn nerves into energy you can control.