This involves finding a breath rhythm that helps to self-soothe when feeling anxious (Welford, 2010), with a focus on using self-compassion if your mind wanders from the task.
Focusing on the breath is core to compassion-focused strategies, such as soothing rhythm breathing (Gilbert, 2009). This involves finding a breath rhythm that helps to self-soothe when feeling anxious (Welford, 2010), with a focus on using self-compassion if your mind wanders from the task. This helps to foster skills in both self-soothing and self-compassion.