Today’s self-love challenge? Box breathing.
The cringy version would say something like, ‘Inhale calm, exhale stress, and become one with your breath.’
The SELF LOATHE CLUB version? ‘I’m just trying not to hyperventilate while overthinking every decision I’ve ever made.’
Here’s how it works:
- Inhale for 4 counts.
- Hold for 4 counts.
- Exhale for 4 counts.
- Hold again for 4 counts.
Do it a few times. Yeah, it feels silly at first, but it genuinely helps calm your nervous system, lowers stress, and gives your brain a break from spiraling.
It’s like hitting the reset button on your anxiety.
Try it, and let me know if it worked for you—or if you just ended up more aware of your breathing. That happens too.
