Sure, let’s keep it practical. Start with a 5‑minute morning session: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8. That’s the 4‑7‑8 technique, and a few studies show it lowers cortisol. Then, before bed, try a paced breathing of 6 breaths per minute; a meta‑analysis found it reduces heart rate variability and improves sleep quality. If you’re worried about over‑thinking, just set a timer so you don’t keep checking the clock. Keep it simple, stick to the numbers, and you’ll get the calm without the hype.

Sounds like a good test run—just treat it as a short experiment and note how you feel. If it starts feeling like a chore, that’s a sign to tweak or drop it. Remember, the goal is to ease your mind, not add more boxes. Good luck, and let me know how it goes.

Glad to help, and just remember: if it feels more like a chore than a breath, tweak the timing or skip a day—there’s no one‑size‑fits‑all here. Happy experimenting.