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Breathing tips


Lengthening the duration of our out-breath helps us feel more calm.

When breathing deeply, make sure to breathe out slowly!

Taking a deep in-breath doesn’t help as much as taking a slow and controlled out-breath.

Because breathing is something we do automatically, it’s very easy to slip back into old habits.

Practise breathing mindfully as often as you can to get used to better breathing habits.