LPT. When you get the wind knocked out of you or choke on something not solid, try first breathing out rather than breathing in. It opens your air waves quicker. submitted by /u/JimmyD145

LPT: Practice the Box Breathing Technique to stay calm and focused. Box breathing is a simple yet powerful method to reduce stress, improve focus, and regain control over your emotions. Breathe in for four seconds, hold for four seconds, exhale for four seconds, and hold again for four seconds. Repeat this cycle a few times, especially in moments of anxiety or high pressure. This technique helps regulate your ne…

LPT Make a recording of yourself sleeping and listen to your breathing. There are two potential benefits to this. If you ever need to pretend you are asleep, you’ll know how to breathe to fool whoever may be listening. The other benefit is so you can tell if you snore or even worse, have sleep apnea. submitted by /u/thetruesupergenius

Weekly Forecast: November 4-8, 2024 – Breathing Space Monday, the Scorpio Sun perfects its trine to retro Saturn in Pisces, and the Sagittarius Moon heads into opposition with retro Jupiter in Gemini and conjunction with Sadge Venus. Last Friday’s new moon is well and truly settled in to the groove, highlighted as the fiery Moon jumps through the hoop it readied this weekend. Source

Duncan Sheik – Barely Breathing submitted by /u/PinkClouds20

LPT: When feeling overwhelmed, take a few minutes to practice deep breathing exercises to help calm your mind. Hey everyone, I just wanted to share a quick tip that has really helped me when I’m feeling overwhelmed. When you start to feel stressed or anxious, take a few minutes to practice deep breathing exercises. It might seem simple, but it can make a huge difference in calming your mind. Here’s how I do it: I find a quiet spot, close my eyes, and tak…

Ukraine has some breathing space on military aid, but other assistance may be a greater worry.

LPT: chronic muscle tightness, neck or back pain, anxiety, stressed out? Have you tried diaphragmatic breathing to calm the vegus nerve? I’ve had chronic muscle tightness for years and recently stumbled on a YouTube video of a breathing technique to calm the vagus nerve (which connects our body and brain and controls the fight or fight response and relax and digest response). I believe I’ve had my vagus nerve stuck in over drive and when I tried the inhale – pause, exhale 1/3 – p…

LPT: If you have trouble falling asleep, this breathing and muscle relaxation technique can get you there in minutes Inhale slowly through your nose (if possible) and envision your diaphragm contracting (lowering down towards your belly, expanding your lung volume). Then exhale while envisioning your diaphragm relaxing (raising up toward your chest, decreasing lung volume). Keep your focus on your diaphragm. If your thoughts begin to wander off just keep reign…

Thoughts on refinancing car for some extra financial breathing room? About my situation: I am a resident physician, my take home after taxes is 44k. I’m married, my partner is also a resident physician, her take home salary is exactly the same as mine. We split expenses like the mortgage, bills, etc. except for things that are innately our own. I pay my own car payment, she pays her own credit card bills and thin…