Box breathing, a tactical breathing technique used by the military and first responders, is an essential tool for helping yourself stay calm during times of stress.
Use these four box breathing steps to control your breathing and reduce anxiety when it matters most: 
By managing your own stress, you can also de-escalate students who are in a “limbic state”—acting and talking from a part of the brain without the ability to make rational decisions—by ensuring their safety and calming their nervous system.
