The Benefits of Breathing Practices For Computer Science Workers

Abstract

Breathing is a powerful internal resource that is within conscious control and that often goes unnoticed in one’s daily life. In this study, the benefits of breathing practice for software developers who are under a high amount of stress due to continuous deadlines and over commitments are investigated. The study was performed on data collected from 14 participants. The data collected from the survey and interview participants were analyzed both qualitative and quantitative to answer the four research questions. The study shows that breathing lead to be more presence in the body and less distraction,which leads to a higher capacity for focus and more attention on tasks tohandle and eventually gives more productive at work. The qualitative data shows a positive change in participants’ daily perceptions. The study encourages companies to invest in such practices for their employees, to see their impact on work productivity.