Effects of 7-minute practices of breathing and meditation on stress reduction.
PsyCh journal February 1, 2024 Chunxia Sun, Jiajin Tong, Xin Qi et al. 2 citations
Taking 7-minute micro-breaks for either breathing or meditation practices can reduce perceived stress and improve emotional states. In a study with 59 undergraduates, both activities led to lower anxiety and fatigue, and increased serenity and active emotion. The findings suggest that even brief, low-dose interventions during short breaks can be effective for stress management.