SINGAPORE: Amid the rocks, water and greenery at Lower Seletar Reservoir, the blobs of pink stood out.
They invade our computers and cell phones to such an extent that they become a real nuisance. In fact, many employees complain of feeling overwhelmed by emails. This informational overload can be hard to cope with, and can lead to"email apnea."
Some employees feel this stress physically, which can lead them to holding their breath or modifying their breathing when reading their emails. This is what's known as email apnea."Email apnea builds up stress and fatigue .... It’s like running a marathon while forgetting to breathe," explains Victoria McLean, founder and CEO of career consultancy City CV, quoted by Stylist magazine.
Fortunately, it doesn't have to be that way. It's entirely possible to develop better breathing habits when you're at work. There are a number of breathing exercises and techniques that can be used in the office, such as the 4-7-8 method. This involves inhaling through the nose for four seconds, then holding the breath for seven seconds and exhaling for eight seconds.
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