
28 Apr Breathwork and Focus: How to Clear the Mental Clutter and Get Things Done
Distractions are everywhere. Between emails, notifications, and to-do lists, staying focused feels harder than ever. Breathwork can help clear the mental clutter and bring your attention back to what matters.
Why Breathwork Helps Focus
When your breath is shallow or erratic, your mind tends to be scattered. Breathwork calms the nervous system and improves oxygen delivery to the brain, enhancing focus and clarity. Research published in Psychophysiology shows that slow breathing improves cognitive performance and attention.
Breathwork Techniques to Boost Focus:
1. Box Breathing: Creates structure and focus.
2. Resonant Breathing: Balances your system and supports sustained attention.
3. Single-Point Breath Focus: Concentrate on the feeling of air entering and leaving your nostrils.
How to Add Breathwork Into Your Workday:
• Before starting a project
• Between tasks to reset your attention
• After long periods of screen time
Your breath can be the key to better focus and productivity. Take a pause, breathe with intention, and clear the path for what matters most.

