I've noticed a few times each day that I feel as if I'm holding my breath. I notice this mostly when I'm in a rush, trying to tackle too many tasks at once, or answering 57 new emails. I've gotten good at maintaing a calm demeanor when supporting children exhibiting challenging behaviors, but I forget to do so over the course of any old day.
Taking a deep breath increases blood flow to all areas of your body, triggers an overall relaxation response, and allows you to think more clearly. Remaining conscious of your breathing helps you maintain a focused and positive perspective and make clear decisions- goals that are surely on all our minds.
Be sure to pause and take a deep breath (in through your nose, out through your mouth!), especially when working with children. Don't wait for a challenging behavior to arise to do so. A few times each day stop, let your shoulders drop, and breathe. Your stress level will remain lower throughout the day and you'll be ready to help the children in your life.
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