Box breathing, also known as square breathing or 4x4 breathing.

This simple yet powerful technique has gained popularity in recent years as an effective tool for stress management, anxiety reduction, and overall mental well-being.

Box Breathing

As part of our commitment to supporting your career development and burnout recovery journey, we've included box breathing as a valuable resource for our website visitors.

Box breathing is a controlled breathing exercise that involves inhaling, holding your breath, exhaling, and holding again, each for a count of four seconds.

This creates a "box" or square pattern, hence its name. Originally used by Navy SEALs to maintain calm and focus in high-stress situations, box breathing has since been adopted by professionals across various fields, from corporate executives to healthcare workers, as a quick and accessible method to regain composure and clarity.

I’ve incorporated box breathing into this suite of career development and burnout recovery tools because of its versatility and effectiveness. In today's fast-paced work environment, where stress and burnout are increasingly common, having a readily available technique to center yourself can be invaluable.

Whether you're preparing for an important presentation, dealing with a challenging work situation, or simply need a moment to reset during a busy day, box breathing can help you regain control of your physiological responses and mental state. By mastering this technique, you'll be better equipped to navigate the pressures of your professional life while maintaining your well-being and productivity.