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Mel Robbins: This One Hack Will Unlock Your Happier Life

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

CHAPTER

The Five Second Rule

Stephanie Coontz has been using the five second rule to help her cope with life's challenges. The technique involves counting backwards and interrupts habit loops stored in your basil ganglia. We know of a hundred and 11 people who have stopped themselves from attempting suicide by counting backwardsFive, four, three to one. It is referred to as a starting ritual and habit research a cheat code for your brain.

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