Cookies

By clicking “Fine”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Audio
Text
Justin 98d
Justin
Reply
Copy link to post
Add comment
Okay, quick scenario, you're anxious, you just got back from your job, your boss pissed you off, you're angry, you're anxious, whatever emotion it is. So you get home, and it's still lingering, how the fuck do I get rid of this? Well, you sit down, what I do, sit down, sit still, close your eyes, do box breathing. So, I do box breathing for five minutes, set a timer for five minutes, this is how box breathing works. You're going to inhale for four seconds, then you're going to hold for four seconds, then you're going to exhale for four seconds, then you're going to repeat and do it all over again. Now, important, as you are box breathing, you'll be focusing on your breath, but not only that, you'll be focusing on your sensations, the sensations in your body, specifically the sensations that are coming from whatever emotion it is. Say you're anxious, ask yourself, where am I feeling the anxiety, am I feeling it in my stomach, am I feeling it, you know what I mean, like am I feeling in the chest area? Whatever area you feel that sensation coming from, that emotion, you're going to focus on that as well. You can go from focusing on breathing to focusing on that, whatever, either one works, but you're going to notice as you focus on these sensations and you don't focus on the thoughts, if your thoughts start to wander, catch it and refocus on the sensation, refocus on the sensation in your body and on the breathing. As you do this, after five minutes, ten minutes, you're going to realize it has dissipated, the emotion's gone. Do this every time you feel emotional, uncomfortable emotions specifically.
1
1
Copy link to post
Or, you know, you could just lash out on your loved ones for no reason and make them wonder why the fuck you're all of a sudden lashing out on them. You know that works too? That works too? You might as well do that. You might as well just affect all the people around you negatively. That works too. Fuck it.
Reply
Copy link to post
Add comment

Related Posts

Justin
Justin

The Only Youtube Channel You need for Good Mental Health...

15
15
Justin
Justin

NEVER tell anyone what you are working towards. Most people don't understand that failure is inevitable and part of the process. They will project their insecurities onto you when you take your L's.

139
139
5
Justin
Justin

When you're making choices, try not to rely on what your past self thinks is the right move. Consult with the version of yourself that you want to become.

121
121
5
Justin
Justin

People are very monolithic with their views. Rigid and not open to new ideas and mature discussion. Everything is far more nuanced than "pick a side". Don't make the world black and white.

41
41
Justin
Justin

Low-stress jobs with good benefits: Government jobs, computer science jobs, tech/SaaS sales, medical records technician, librarian, dental hygienist, and physical therapist assistant

15
15
Justin
Justin

Boost your energy and mood with these foods: fatty fish, dark chocolate, fermented foods, bananas, oats, nuts/seeds, complex carbs, green tea, and eggs.

19
19
2
Justin
Justin

Dating is useless if you don't know what your core values, beliefs, and purpose is. You must know who you are (and who you want to be) first to know what you want from a relationship.

17
17
1
Justin
Justin

Fix your sleep by adjusting the time when you wake up, rather than the time when you sleep. Set alarm early and wake up early even when only getting like 5 hrs sleep. Youll be tired by nighttime

23
23
2
Justin
Justin

Stop judging without getting to the core of an issue

45
45
3
Justin
Justin

I believe you shouldnt have a strong opinion on any problems within the world without understanding the root cause first

22
22
1
Justin
Justin

If you have a difficulty with another human being theres some point of ignorance, and some point of delusion on both sides.

19
19
Justin
Justin

The root of all relationship difficulties (bf and gf, republican and democrat, brother and sister, friends, etc) is almost exclusively a lack of understanding of the other persons perspective

18
18
2
Justin
Justin

People that genuinely try to understand what it's like to be in somebody else's shoes are so rare. I wish they weren't

46
46
2
Justin
Justin

Do you ever feel like you are living in a completely different universe than everyone else around you?

19
19
Justin
Justin

I want to have a talk with someone spiritual. Someone considering themselves "high vibration"

19
19
Justin
Justin

life is crazy

30
30
2
Justin
Justin

I miss the old stereo

23
23
Justin
Justin

I miss the old stereo when it was just adults having deep late night convos

63
63
1
Justin
Justin

Do you believe free will exists?

17
17
Follow Us
English
© Stereo, 2024
Get the full experience on the Stereo app
Open app