The Boy Who Learned to Breathe

Leo was a quiet boy who often felt worried before tests.

His heart would beat fast, and his hands would shake.

One day, his teacher, Ms.

Chen, noticed him looking pale and asked him to stay after class.

She told him that feeling nervous is normal and that everyone experiences it.

Then she taught him a simple breathing exercise: breathe in slowly for four counts, hold for four, and breathe out for six.

Leo practiced it every morning before school.

At first, it felt strange, but after a week, he started to feel calmer.

When the next math test came, he used the exercise and finished the test without panic.

He did not get a perfect score, but he felt proud of himself.

Ms.

Chen smiled and said, "You are learning to manage your feelings, and that is a great skill." Leo now shares the exercise with his friends when they feel stressed.