Biohacking with Kate

(Tip 7 of 21 biohacking tips)

When life throws a tantrum (deadlines, traffic, tantruming toddlers, anyone? 😵‍💫), your body jumps into fight-or-flight mode.
But here’s the magic: by simply breathing consciously, you can flip the switch and glide into that soothing rest-and-digest zone. 🧘‍♀️✨

Enter: Box Breathing. 🟩🟩🟩🟩

Sounds fancy, but it’s as easy as tracing a square with your breath. And yes, you might be thinking, “Seriously? Breathing? I do that in my sleep.” 😏
Exactly! But doing it right—on purpose—can make a huge difference. Let’s be real: most of us are shallow chest breathers, especially when we’re stressed.

💡 The Beauty of Breathing Right

Stress, on the other hand, is sneaky. 🫣 It spikes your heart rate, messes with your blood sugar, and can even wear down your organs over time.
But a few rounds of box breathing? That’s like hitting a refresh button on your entire system. 🔄🫁

Here’s your Box Breathing 101:

🟩 Breathe in for 4 seconds
🟩 Hold for 4 seconds
🟩 Breathe out for 4 seconds
🟩 Hold again for 4 seconds

Repeat this loop 4 to 10 times. That’s it!
No yoga mat, no incense, no playlist required. 🚫🕯️🎵

⏰ When to Use It
🤯 Feeling frazzled during work? Box breathe.
📧 About to hit “send” on that spicy email? Box breathe.
😴 Can’t sleep because your brain won’t stop buzzing? Box breathe.

With love,
Kate
Biohacking with Kate