“So when are you getting married?”
Before the family gathering where everyone asks.
3·5 minSlow breathEyes open or closed
Hear how it begins
0:11 of the voice, then a breath or two. Best with headphones.
There’s a family gathering coming up, and you already know the question. When are you getting married? Or, when is the good news? Let’s get you calm and ready before you walk in.
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What happens
In for four, out for six. The long breath out does the calming.
Why it works
A breath out that is longer than the breath in slows the heart a little each time. Slow, quiet breathing at about six breaths a minute is one of the most studied ways to calm down quickly.
