Bubbles

In today’s fast-paced and high-pressure environments, finding simple, effective ways to manage stress is more important than ever. In this video, Robyn Mehlenbeck, Director of Mason’s Center for Community Health, introduces an unexpected yet powerful technique—teaching firefighters to blow bubbles as a way to regulate stress, refocus, and build resilience in the moment.

But this isn’t a tool reserved only for first responders—she shares this simple, accessible practice widely, with impact reaching far beyond its original audience. As Brian C. Drummond shared:

“I have them on my desk and pull them out whenever I see an opportunity to brighten up the situation. [Recently] I pulled out the bubbles and [I] wanted you to know that your bubbles continue to bring joy everywhere they go.”

-Brian C. Drummond, Esq., George Mason University Board of Trustees

This simple exercise is not only helping individuals manage stress in critical moments, but also creating small, meaningful moments of connection and joy.