Anger
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Cool-Down Breathing
Extended exhale breathing — breathe in for 4 counts, out for 8. The long exhale activates your calming response.
Why it works
Exhaling longer than inhaling stimulates the vagus nerve and parasympathetic system, directly countering anger's fight-or-flight activation.
Breathe in through your nose for 4 counts. Breathe out slowly through your mouth for 8 counts. Let the exhale be like a slow sigh.
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