When you need to relax, let the stress go, and live in the world. Many of us have forgotten how to relax and give your brain a chance to unwind and become distracted from pain sensations. Relaxation is something we actually have to learn and process memories. When we are anxious, we may find we take short, quick, shallow breaths leading to over-breathing, also known as hyperventilating. If you're always on, you'll burn your team out.