Submitted by Hal87526 t3_z4gcc1 in LifeProTips
What's better than one efficient and simple anxiety-reduction trick? TWO efficient and simple anxiety-reduction tricks.
All credit for this goes to Andrew Huberman and the incredible field of neurobiology.
Breathing trick: Inhale twice, then let it go in one exhale. This is called a physiological sigh (double inhale, single exhale), and it sends a message to the brain that it's time to calm down.
Vision trick: Soften your gaze by trying to take in things in your peripherals. At the sides and in the distance. This is called panoramic vision, and also sends a message to the brain that it's time to calm down.
Source (explains how and why these work)
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Bonus tip (that you probably already know): Try to keep your shoulders relaxed and your jaw unclenched.