Stress & General Anxiety

Short, paced breathing and focus tools to lower arousal, settle the body, and clear thinking. Educational information only; not medical advice.

What you may notice

  • Racing thoughts, muscle tension, shallow breathing
  • Irritability, poor focus, trouble winding down

Helpful techniques

  • Box Breathing — equal counts calm the stress system.
  • Coherent 5-5 — supports heart-rate variability stability.
  • SOS-60 — quick reset if you have only one minute.

Quick plan (today)

  1. Do Box Breathing for 3 minutes.
  2. Walk for 5–10 minutes with slow nasal breathing.
  3. Set a reminder to repeat after lunch and evening.

When to get more help

If symptoms persist, affect your daily life, or you’re worried about your safety, contact a qualified professional or local services. These tools can complement, not replace, professional care.