Quick Win Title: Breathe Like a Navy SEAL
The Science: The 4-7-8 technique activates your parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol within 90 seconds and shifting your body from fight-or-flight to rest-and-recover mode.
Your Action Plan:
1. Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds
2. Hold your breath for 7 seconds—no cheating
3. Exhale slowly through your mouth for 8 seconds
4. Repeat 4 cycles, twice daily for 21 days (1/2)