The life of an Insurance Agent is not easy, many calls, visits and sometimes negative responses that leave us exhausted at the end of the day. But there are techniques to overcome these situations and thanks to them it is possible to remain calm in those moments that cause greater anxiety.
Knowing how to control your breathing and apply the appropriate techniques can become a very effective tool against stress and anxiety. In fact, it is not in vain that breathing properly is one of the bases of yoga and meditation exercises. Although the scientific and medical studies behind the effectiveness of breathing methods are not numerous, it is true that learning these techniques does not harm anyone and can bring more benefits than harm.
One of the breathings that can be tried in situations of stress, anxiety or nerves is the4-7-8 technique. It consists of breathing in and out in a conscious and rhythmic manner, forcing the mind to focus on controlling every second in which we breathe in and out. Dr. Andrew Weil, as pointed out by the Macula Retina Association, highlights among some benefits of this method the reduction of anxiety, help with falling asleep and better management of impulses or irritability.
How to practice this technique?
To apply this method it is as simple as finding a comfortable and relaxed position, sitting and with your eyes closed.
It is advisable to rest the tip of the tongue on the incisor teeth, to promote breathing. Once we have found the position, we will start breathing:
First we will empty the lungs of air.
We will begin to breathe in through the nose for four seconds.
We will hold our breath for seven seconds.
And we will exhale for eight seconds through the mouth, forcefully, emitting a whistling noise as we let the air escape between the lips.
At least, four cycles of this breathing will have to be completed and it is advisable to practice every day. At first, the person may feel dizzy during the first few times using this technique, so you can also shorten your breathing times by half and perform this exercise lying down or lying down until you get used to it.
I hope this content can help you.
Greetings
Mariale!
Comments