Take 5 Seconds Before Reacting
Whether you replied to all when you should have forwarded, or you sent an email with a silly typo, most food truck owners have wished for an Undo Send button on at least one occasion. Google installed a five-second hold time on emails to allow G-Mail users to reconsider and undo send.
But what about when you say or do something in person that you immediately regret? Instead of regretting, take five seconds before you speak or act, especially in high-stress or emotional situations.
Research studies on the human brain have shown that by pausing, regulating your breathing, and taking just a few seconds, you are more likely to act rationally instead of foolishly.
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