Mindful Breathing Blog

Discover articles about breathing, mental wellness, and how Pausa can help you feel better.

7 Anxiety Exercises That Really Help (2025 Guide)

Have you ever felt that constant hum—the traffic outside or the rain of notifications that never stops? That’s what modern anxiety can feel like: an invisible weight we carry without noticing.

Published on 10/16/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

2025 Guide: What Stress Is, How It Hits, and How to Reduce It

Have you felt notifications, city traffic, and fatigue blend into a cloud on your chest? I’ve been there. Stress sneaks into the routine—quietly—until it weighs us down.

Published on 10/14/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

Have You Felt the World Spin Too Fast? Seven Innovative Techniques for Stress in 2025

Have you ever felt the world spinning too fast and suddenly your hands tremble, your chest tightens, and the silence disappears? That’s what stress feels like in my day‑to‑day—an invisible monster that steals your breath without asking permission.

Published on 10/12/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

Stress and Anxiety in 2025: Understanding, Differentiating, and Calming

Imagine that subtle, almost imperceptible hum living beneath the skin. That’s what carrying stress and anxiety every day can feel like: a silent weight that sometimes becomes unbearable. I’ve walked that path—where the mind won’t rest and the heart pounds for no clear reason.

Published on 10/10/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

What Is Stress in 2025: A Human, Updated Guide

Have you ever felt the world moving too fast—as if everything were spinning and your chest tightened for no obvious reason? I’ve been there too, in that instant where silence drowns and the noise of life becomes too much.

Published on 10/9/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

What Is Stress in 2025: An Updated View

Have you ever felt the world spinning too fast, like everything is moving and your chest tightens for no clear reason? I’ve been there too — that moment when silence drowns and life’s noise feels like too much.

Published on 10/9/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

Creating Lasting Habits, My Experience and Advice

Over the past few years, I’ve worked hard on improving my habits.

Published on 10/8/2025
Author: Anonymous Author
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I love taking care of my health

7 Effective Strategies to Calm Anxiety in 2025

In 2025, anxiety has risen notably, affecting the quality of life of millions around the world. A fast pace, uncertainty, and constant technological change have made it a daily priority to calm anxiety.

Published on 10/6/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

October, Mental Health Month: My Story, Science, and the Power of Conscious Breathing

On World Mental Health Day, I share my personal journey with anxiety and how conscious breathing transformed my life. Discover science-backed techniques and habits that enhance mental well-being.

Published on 9/29/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

The Psychological Sigh: My Go-To Breath for Stress Relief

Discover the psychological sigh, a natural reflex your body already knows. Learn how two quick inhales followed by one long exhale can reset your nervous system and help you find calm during stress and anxiety.

Published on 9/21/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

The 4-7-8 Breath: My Secret for Instant Relaxation

Discover the 4-7-8 breathing technique that helped me through grief and anxiety. Learn how this simple pattern of inhaling for 4, holding for 7, and exhaling for 8 can calm your nervous system and help you sleep better.

Published on 9/20/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

Box Breathing: The Simple Technique to Calm Your Mind (and Body)

Discover box breathing, a scientifically backed technique used by Navy SEALs to manage stress and anxiety. Learn how this simple 4-4-4-4 breathing pattern can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded in just minutes.

Published on 9/20/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa

The Top Apps for Mindfulness in 2025 (Why Pausa Leads the Way)

A personal journey through the best mindfulness apps of 2025. After struggling with anxiety and grief, I tested the top meditation apps and discovered which one truly works for people who just need something simple and effective.

Published on 9/20/2025
Author: Tori Passmore
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The 5.5 Breathing Technique: Finding Balance Through Recovery

Discover the 5.5 breathing technique that helped me through grief and stress. Learn how this simple pattern of inhaling and exhaling for 5.5 seconds can regulate your heart rate variability and restore your nervous system balance.

Published on 9/20/2025
Author: Andy Nadal
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By Andy Nadal | CEO Pausa 
⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresnadalsosa
⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynadal_
⁠Pausa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datepausa