Wellness
You could be doing it right now.
This phenomenon is known asemail apnea, and its currently a viraltopic on TikTok.
On TikTok, creator@acheloawellnesssaid sheholds hers while focusingat work.
Shell let out long exhales throughout the day, and sometimes theyre so loud her coworkers notice.
It also does more harm than good when it comes to focusing.
Shallowbreathing does not release enough carbon dioxidefrom the body, says Gibson.
Here are a few tips.
Going for a walk is a good way to cope with anxiety.
That way youll tackle your messagesandgive yourself a much-needed moment of Zen.
Focus onextending your exhalesfor a few seconds as you breathe out.
On TikTok, creator@beingmethodshared another remedy for email apnea, and its as simple assitting up straight.
When youre at your desk,maintain good postureas a way to stay present in the moment.
Studies referenced:
Slowik, JM.
(2024).Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
In: StatPearls [Internet].
Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-.
Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459252/.
Sources:
Christina Gibson, MD, family doctor, trauma therapist, Ayurvedic counselor
