Micro breath
Subtle square breathing counter that sits in a google tab
Micro breath launched on March 28, 2018 with 3 votes. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.
What it does
Idea originated from wanting to regulate and slow down breathing at work without having to use any of the existing solutions. It's now possible to open a separate tab for 5 minutes and keep and eye on the instructions without having to stop what i am doing. Square breathing or 'box breathing' has been known to reduce stress, anxiety and improve concentration.
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