World Mental Health Day (10th October) is a reminder that mental wellbeing isn’t just about awareness — it’s about daily habits that help us stay calm, focused, and resilient.
In a world that moves fast, sometimes the best thing you can do for your mind and body takes just one minute.
🧘♂️ Try This: Box Breathing (4–4–4–4)
Here’s a micro reset you can try anywhere — before a meeting, after a difficult call, or when your mind feels overloaded.
- Breathe in for 4 counts
- Hold for 4
- Breathe out for 4
- Hold again for 4
Repeat this for about a minute.
Notice how your body shifts. Your shoulders drop, your breathing steadies, and your mind clears just a little.
🧠 Why It Works
Box breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system, your body’s natural brake pedal.
It’s a simple, science-backed way to calm the nervous system, lower stress hormones, and help you think more clearly under pressure.
It’s one of several tools I teach in my 2-hour Stress & Anxiety Management Workshop, designed to give teams practical techniques that work on real days, not just retreat days.
💼 Support Your Team This World Mental Health Day
If you’re looking for a practical, interactive session to help your team manage stress and build everyday resilience, this workshop is for you.
It can be delivered on-site or via Zoom, and every session is tailored to your organisation’s needs.
📅 Learn more or book a session:
👉 Stress & Anxiety Management Workshop »