Longer Exhalations Are an Easy Way to Hack Your Vagus Nerve

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.