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Box breathing is a simple technique where you inhale for four seconds, hold your breath for four seconds, exhale for four seconds, and then hold again for four seconds. It's like drawing a box with your breath. The story explains it helps balance your nervous system and is recommended for managing stress and anxiety.
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