Do you ever stop to notice how you're breathing? Are you holding your breath or breathing rapidly while under stress? Despite our body knowing best and breathing without us thinking about it, there are ways we can begin to control our breath for better physical and mental health. Try this 4-4-4 breathing technique to reduce stress and anxiety, lower cortisol hormones (the stress hormone that is usually too high in most of us), calm the nervous system and simply be happier and healthier! So simple yet not always so easy.