{"id":6381,"date":"2025-04-08T21:20:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T04:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safecarebc.ca\/?post_type=safetytopic&#038;p=6381"},"modified":"2025-04-09T09:32:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T16:32:10","slug":"breathing","status":"publish","type":"safetytopic","link":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/?safetytopic=breathing","title":{"rendered":"Breathing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breathing as a self-care practice\u2014also called breathwork or conscious breathing\u2014is the deliberate control of your breath to support your physical and mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s effective because it works fast. Changing how you breathe can instantly change how your body responds to stress. It signals your nervous system to relax, helping you feel more grounded and in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incorporating breathing into your daily routine can lead to real benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved focus and clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better emotional control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A feeling of relaxation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved sleep quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use breathing techniques as part of a daily routine, or as a self-settling strategy when things feel overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips for building a breathing practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach \u2014 experiment with different breathing techniques and see what works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be consistent.<\/strong> Like any self-care practice, breathing works best when it becomes a habit. The more you practise, the more your nervous system learns to return to a calm state after stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use it in the moment.<\/strong> Deep breathing can help you settle during or after a stressful interaction. It's a great tool to help control your emotions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it part of your workday.<\/strong> Think you don\u2019t have time? Even ten seconds of deep breathing can help reset your nervous system. Try it while washing your hands, walking between rooms, or on a quick break.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remember, it\u2019s subtle.<\/strong> No one will notice you\u2019re doing it. Breathing is natural\u2014which makes it the perfect \u201canytime, anywhere\u201d self-care strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breathing isn\u2019t just good for stress \u2014 it can also help reduce the risk of burnout over time. It\u2019s simple, free, and always available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ways to practise breathing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure where to start? Try one of these techniques:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deep breathing:<\/strong> Inhale deeply for a count of four, hold for four, exhale for four. Repeat a few times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-7-8 breathing:<\/strong> Inhale for four seconds, hold for seven, exhale for eight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Box breathing:<\/strong> Inhale, hold, exhale, and hold again \u2014 four seconds each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diaphragmatic breathing:<\/strong> Breathe deep into your belly (not your chest), encouraging full oxygen exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breathing is something we all do, all day, every day\u2014and that\u2019s what makes it such a powerful self-care tool. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6384,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[350,336],"audience":[118],"topic-type":[341],"topic":[52,173,208,97],"class_list":["post-6381","safetytopic","type-safetytopic","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-breathing","tag-self-care","audience-audience","topic-mental-health","topic-psychological-health-and-safety","topic-psychological-self-care","topic-self-care"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/safetytopic\/6381","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/safetytopic"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/safetytopic"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6384"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6381"},{"taxonomy":"audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Faudience&post=6381"},{"taxonomy":"topic-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftopic-type&post=6381"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftopic&post=6381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}