Breathwork for Stress Relief

If the word “breathwork” feels new or a little outside your usual routine, you’re not alone. The majority of people who come to my sessions work in fast-paced roles — corporate leaders, entrepreneurs juggling ten things at once, creative professionals navigating constant inspiration (and pressure) — and many of them have never tried breathwork before.

That’s exactly why this practice is so powerful. In a world of nonstop notifications, tight deadlines, and endless decision-making, breathwork gives you something rare: an accessible, immediate way to regulate your stress without stepping away from your life or responsibilities.

You don’t need experience. You don’t need quiet. You don’t even need more than 60 seconds.
You just need your breath.

why breathwork works

(Especially for High-Performing Minds)

Let’s skip the complicated science and keep it simple. When you're under pressure — launching a project, preparing a pitch, balancing clients, or moving through a busy workday — your nervous system is often running in fight-or-flight mode. Think:

• tight shoulders

• racing thoughts

• shallow breathing

• tension in the jaw

• inability to focus

• decision fatigue

Breathwork helps because your breath directly affects the part of your nervous system responsible for calming you down. It:

• slows your heart rate

• eases physical tension

• brings clarity to your thinking

• improves emotional regulation

• helps you respond instead of react

• supports creativity and problem-solving

Essentially, your breath becomes your built-in reset button — no app, no equipment, no “perfect setup” required.

three practical techniques for the workday

(or Whenever You Need a Reset)

These tools fit naturally into corporate life, meetings, creative work, and entrepreneurial chaos. They’re discreet, quick, and genuinely effective.

• Box Breathing (For Overwhelm, Big Meetings, or Feeling Stuck)

A lifesaver during high-pressure moments — presentations, difficult emails, negotiations, or moments when your mind is spinning.

• Inhale for 4

• Hold for 4

• Exhale for 4

• Hold for 4

Repeat for 3–5 rounds. It stabilizes your thoughts and steadies your energy.

• Extended Exhale (Great for “I Have Too Much Going On” Moments)

The fastest way to tell your nervous system: We’re safe. We can slow down.

Try:

• Inhale for 4

• Exhale for 6 or 8

Perfect between meetings, in the car after work, or anytime tension builds.

• 4-7-8 Breathing (For Creativity, Focus, and Sleep)

This technique is especially helpful if you’re mentally overloaded or have trouble turning off your mind at night — a common theme for entrepreneurs and creatives.

• Inhale for 4

• Hold for 7

• Exhale for 8

It clears mental “noise” and creates space for new ideas, calmer decisions, and better sleep.

how to make breathwork a natural part of your day

(No Extra Time Required)

Breathwork works best when it becomes part of your rhythm — not another thing to add to your to-do list.

Here are simple ways professionals weave it into their day:

• Before opening your laptop — 3 intentional breaths to set your tone

• Between calls or meetings — a mini-reset so stress doesn’t keep stacking

• During creative blocks — a 60-second breathing pause often sparks clarity

• In moments of frustration — helps you respond thoughtfully vs. reacting

• Transitioning out of work mode — especially important for entrepreneurs and remote workers

• Before bed — to quiet the mental chatter that follows high-performing people home

These small practices help you access calm more quickly, recover from stress faster, and support your ability to think clearly under pressure.

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