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Health & WellbeingSaturday 5 September 2026

Want to make bolder decisions? Try taking longer breaths. A new study reveals that deliberately extending your exhales can actually influence how you make choices by altering activity in your brain.

Researchers found that adjusting your breathing rhythm—specifically by lengthening the time you breathe out—can shift your decision-making patterns and encourage more confident, assertive choices. It's a simple, science-backed technique you can try anytime you need an extra boost of boldness. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Your breath is a powerful tool—slowing your exhales might be the edge you need for that important decision.

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