07/02/2026
…And I mean really relaxed.
A proper hard stop from the hamster wheel of life.
Not scrolling.
Not reading the news.
Not getting your steps in while listening to a podcast on how you should be a better person.
Here’s the simplest fix:
The 4-6 breath
Inhale for 4, exhale for 6, that’s it.
Use it in a traffic jam, waiting for your coffee, whilst having a wee, during work stress, before bed - whenever you need to support your body and mind in switching off.
Why it works: That 6-count exhale is the key. It activates your vagus nerve, which is your nervous system’s off button. It signals your body: ‘the threat’s over, you can relax now.’ Stress to calm, just like that.
Try it right now:
👃 Breathe IN for 4
👄 Breathe OUT for 6
Repeat 3-6 times
Feel that shift? That’s your parasympathetic nervous system doing its thing.
💾 Save this for the next time you can’t switch off.
