Tools - Breathing
Breathing can help you overcome jealousy
Breathing is an excellent tool to counter jealousy. It is used in countless forms of meditation to clear the mind and lower the heart rate. If you practice breathing exercises, then you automatically increase the rate of oxygen in your system and your heart rate stabilises.
Breathing also activates a gland called hypothalamus which is linked to the brain’s pituitary gland. This gland releases neurohormones which stop the production of stress producing hormones.
At the end of this technique, you will feel more relaxed and less stressed out. Once you are in control of your emotions, you can start thinking rationally and can carefully plan your next move.
Why learn to breath?
Using breathing techniques will stimulate your nervous system and help reduce your heart rate. If you are diagnosed with heart problems or blood pressure, then this is incredibly helpful. It is a quick way to reduce stress and has no repercussions what so ever.
You can perform this technique wherever you like because there’s no limit to air and there’s no cost associated with it. The results from this technique are almost immediate so you can find yourself relaxing in a matter of seconds. It is also helpful for the body because deep breathing aids in reducing long term heart disease.
How It Works
In order to make use of this technique just use the following steps:
- The moment you start feeling jealous, take control of the situation, prevent yourself from acting irrationally.
- Clear your mind and focus, relax yourself.
- Fill your lungs with as much air as you can carry and exhale slowly
- Continue breathing deeply until you find yourself sufficiently calm and in control to take the next move.
Taking the time off to perform breathing techniques will help you gain more control over your emotions. It is a positive step towards self control so that you can prevent any unwanted actions or comments from your part.