During this busy time of year, stress is a natural response. Life isn't necessarily about avoiding stress (good luck if you try), it is about minimizing (because yes, lots of stress is self created and all about how we view things and the importance we give things) and how we cope with stress. Coping with stress involved recognition and then tools to interrupt cycles and learned stress responses. Our breath is a wonderful tool for many things, but especially this. It is something we do all day every day, but HOW we do it can change so much. Try this breath technique if you feel any Christmas stress creeping in!