“The technique I like to use is box breathing, where you inhale for a certain count, hold for that same count, exhale on that count, and then hold and start over. I like to do a count of six.”

Matt Abrahams · Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · 338. Quick Thinks: 5 Techniques for a Better Sleep & Better Communication

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practice box breathing with a count of six for each inhale, hold, exhale, and hold

count of 6

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“And it turns out you don't just want to exhale, you want to do a double inhale. So inhale through the nose and then before you exhale, sneak in a little bit more air and then do a long exhale. And you do this just one to three times.”
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