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A simple breathing technique could help you make bolder life decisions
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New research shows that practicing slow breathing with an extended exhale can help people overcome hesitation and confidently take positive risks. By changing heart rate activity, this easy mindfulness technique naturally increases the brain's sensitivity to rewards and helps us better evaluate our choices.
New research shows that practicing slow breathing with an extended exhale can help people overcome hesitation and confidently take positive risks. By changing heart rate activity, this easy mindfulness technique naturally increases the brain’s sensitivity to rewards and helps us better evaluate our choices.