Some things are irritatingly effective. Controlled breathing is one of those things. What do you mean I just have to “breathe”.
Feeling stressed? Breathe.
Can’t get to sleep? Breathe.
Mind racing? Yeah, breathe.
Super annoying.
When there are too many thoughts, ideas or worries rattling around in my head, I’ll stand outside in the sun and breathe for a minute. In through the nose, hold it, and then out through the mouth.
It almost always totally changes my state of mind.
When I can’t get to sleep, I’ll do it for a couple of minutes longer. I’ll hold it for a couple more seconds. I’ll inhale and exhale more slowly. In through the nose, hold it, and then out through the mouth.
After a couple of minutes, I often fall right asleep.
It’s the worst (obviously it’s the best).