Vet Meditation - Box Breathing

Did you know the special forces in the military often use Box Breathing as a technique to regulate their nervous system during stressful situations? As a veterinary professional, you can use this technique to help support you during overwhelming, stressful, or anxiety-provoking situations. While we use 4 counts in this audio, I would encourage you to use it as a framework to explore which counts work best for you with the Box Breathing technique.

Music by Pure Energy Go - Mind Body Chill Vol 1

Transcript

Hey there VetPro! Take this time during your day to help downregulate your nervous system with some box breathing. This is a helpful technique for being able to activate your relaxation response and better suppress your stress response. At any point in time these counts for breathing feel uncomfortable, Just go ahead and do your own thing with your breath, Find what works best for you. But let's go ahead and begin. First turning your attention to your breathing and its natural rhythm, Just noticing the breath as it flows in and out. As you find your next inhale, Breathe in 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 exhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 inhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 exhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 inhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 exhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 last time inhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 exhale 2 3 4 hold 2 3 4 gently let your breathing return back to its natural rhythm noticing the breath as it flows in and out and remembering this technique for whenever you find yourself overwhelmed in the workplace, Dealing with difficult clients, And any other stressors that may come up throughout your workday or in your personal life. I hope that you found this technique helpful and that it continued to support you as a veterinary professional focusing on your well-being. Until next time, Take care, Stay healthy, And be well.