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Longer Exhalations Are an Easy Way to Hack Your Vagus Nerve

  • Writer: Coastal CT Counseling
    Coastal CT Counseling
  • Oct 10, 2019
  • 1 min read

I'm sure someone has told you, "Just take a deep breath" whenever you feel anxious or upset about something. While focusing on breathing is a major component of mindfulness and calming the mind, there is also science behind why this works! Take a look at this article on how taking deep, slow breaths actually "hacks" your brain and can help you to feel calmer and more settled.


 
 
 

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