last night i was feeling super anxious and i couldn't fall asleep. i was stressed about school and grades and was feeling existential dread. i kept on playing scenarios in my head about everything that could go wrong in my life. i always see stuff on meditation and mindfulness subreddits about focusing on your breath but a lot of the time it can make me more anxious. i feel like i'm consciously breathing in out and it doesn't really help calm me down. well this time it just kind of came naturally. i was laying on my stomach and i took awareness of my diaphragm expanding and contracting against my mattress. it was really relaxing and the pain in my stomach slowly disappeared and i eventually fell asleep. after i woke up i felt super relaxed until my alarm rang and then i started feeling anxious about school again lol. i think it's easier for me to focus on my breath when i'm in bed laying down by myself  vs being in school or around others.