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The 90-second focus trick that actually works before deep work sessions (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 days ago by DeLalo98@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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I'm a software developer and I struggled with context-switching all day. Read about this technique called "physiological sighing" — basically a double inhale through the nose followed by a long exhale through the mouth.

I do 5-6 of these right before I start a deep work block and it's genuinely like flipping a switch. My monkey brain calms down and I can actually concentrate for the first time in hours.

The science behind it: the double inhale maximally inflates the tiny sacs in your lungs which triggers a strong relaxation response through the vagus nerve. Way faster than meditation.

Anyone else use breathing specifically for focus rather than relaxation?

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[–] twinnie@feddit.uk 3 points 6 days ago

I’m gonna try this but my issue is context switching during a meeting or conversation.