Breath Holding at Desk

Metaphorical Narrative

Staring at the screen.
Jaw tight. Shoulders locked.
Without noticing, breath has vanished — shallow, stuck high in the chest.

Billions hold their breath at work. Focus feels sharp, but the body suffocates.

Proof Snapshot: Studies show “screen apnea” — unconscious breath-holding — triggers stress hormones and fatigue, reducing performance over time.

The shift is restoring breath as anchor. Deep inhale, long exhale, presence returns.

Identity Line: I refuse to starve breath. Observer restores the anchor of life.

While working, pause once.
Place hand on belly. Inhale fully, exhale twice as long.

Where else this week did they hold breath unconsciously?
What shifted when they restored it?
How does identity strengthen when breath remains steady?