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Advice when focusing heavily on breathing

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Does anyone have any tips for when I start focusing on my breathing? I'll be doing anything and it suddenly starts... I feel like I make the cycle way worse...

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I could be wrong, but I think if you really focus on it, like count in for 4, then hold for 4, then out for 4.... or whatever count works for you, your heart will settle down & you can move on.

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