Take a minute to relax your muscles and take a deep, mindful breath. It might help to breathe in time with a guided breathing video. The mind and body are connected, and your breathing rhythms can affect your emotions, so focusing on your breath can help calm your body and mind.“Focusing on slowing breathing can return the body to a resting state,” says Neena Lall, MPH, a licensed clinical social worker and a therapist at the online group therapy service Grouport.“Breathing exercises are probably the most accessible coping mechanism to everyone, so that is where I would recommend a person starts.”Taking a breath can help you hit the “reset” button, creating a small pocket of space between you and the stressful situation. This gives you more room to respond intentionally to what’s happening instead of reacting emotionally.