Box Breathing Timer

Four seconds in, four hold, four out, four hold. The technique Navy SEALs use to stay calm - and a fast reset before deep work.

Box breathing

4 seconds in, 4 hold, 4 out, 4 hold. Repeat for 2-5 minutes.

How to use

  1. Press start.
  2. Follow the phase on screen.
  3. Continue for 2-5 minutes.

Examples

Before a presentation
Output: Three minutes of box breathing lowers the heart rate.

Frequently asked questions

How often?

Any time you feel scattered. Many people do one round before each focus session.

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