Breathing detoxifies and releases toxins.  Breathing releases tension.  Breathing relaxes the mind and brings clarity.  Breathing relieves emotional problems.  Breathing relieves pain.  Breathing strengthens your immune system.  Breathing improves posture.  Breathing improves the quality of our blood.  Breathing increases digestion and assimilation of food.  Breathing improves your nervous system.  Breathing strengthens your lungs.  Breathing boosts your overall energy levels.  Breathing improves cellular generation (which helps us heal).  Breathing elevates our mood.  Breathing forces us to pause and be patient.  Breathing keeps us alive.  Stop!   And ... Take a DEEP breath!​

The cyclone derives its power from a calm center. So does a person."  Norman Vincent Peale

Grit defined ...

Noun: ​ Courage and resolve; strength of character.

Verb:  Clench (the teeth), especially in order to keep one's resolve when faced with an unpleasant or painful duty.

How Gritty are you?  Take this short test to see your "Grit Scale" score.  If you don't like your score, then do something about it.

https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/