20 Everyday Tips From Therapists to Improve Mental Health
20 Expert-Approved Ways to Calm, Centre, and Soothe Your Mind, Today and Every Day
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Breathwork can provide mental health benefits, and therapist Arien Conner, LCSW, owner of Clear Path Counseling recommends starting your day with box breathing. "I frequently recommend box breathing to my clients and will practice with them," she said. "Breathing exercises help to reduce stress, improve concentration, help to centre you for the day, ease anxiety, lower blood pressure, and release endorphins which can help to improve mood and alleviate pain." Here's how to do box breathing: