Breathe in... now exhale like you mean it


Hi Reader,

Sometimes the tension isn’t in your schedule—it’s in your breath.

And most of the time, you don’t even notice it.

Until suddenly, you do.

Like during a long tennis rally—snap-reaction volleys at the net, deep baseline shots, and one final lob with a silent please stay in, stay in 🙏.

My heart was pounding.
The point ended.
And that’s when I realized... I wasn’t breathing.

Not deeply, anyway. Not enough to register.
I had been bracing—without meaning to.

Later, my opponent and I laughed about how often it happens.
On the court, but also:

  • Answering emails.
  • Sitting in traffic.
  • Waiting for news.
  • Trying to hold it all together.

We’re told to take a deep breath—but the real magic is in the exhale.

That’s what sends the “you’re safe” signal to your nervous system.


Try This 60-Second Reset

  1. Breathe in gently through your nose for a count of 4.
  2. Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of 6.
  3. Repeat 4 times. Notice the shift.

Tiny pause. Big reset.


If you have time for a longer practice, try this 7 minute meditation reset.

Until next week - exhale often 🧘🏻‍♀️

Jenine

Jenine Camins is an ICF certified performance and personal development coach who helps you bridge the gap between intention and action.

By offering guidance tailored to your unique strengths and pace, you'll create lasting change and finally see progress where it matters most—on your terms.

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