A simple breathing exercise enhances emotional control, new research suggests

A simple breathing exercise enhances emotional control, new research suggests

A new study published in the journal Psychological Reports indicates that just three minutes of slow, controlled breathing can improve a person’s ability to manage their emotional responses to negative situations. Following a brief breathing exercise, participants in the study reported feeling less negative and less agitated when viewing unpleasant images. They also felt more capable of using mental strategies to intentionally change their emoti…