The dryer’s buzzer is blaring for the third time, the phone keeps ringing, and Junior just tossed the remote into the toilet. When life starts spinning out of control, try giving yourself (rather than Junior a quick time out).

When you feel your stress level rising, take a moment to do this quick breathing exercise. Oxygen is the one friendly element that constantly surrounds you. Here’s how to take advantage of this widely-available stress reducer:

(1) Do a cleansing breath by inhaling deeply, holding for three seconds, and then exhaling.