The US Navy Seals teach a technique for calming yourself down called “Combat Tactical Breathing.”

The next time you feel frustrated or anxious after encountering a failing test or cryptic error message, try this. I guarantee it will work better than pounding your head on your desk.

  1. inhale for 4 seconds (as the circle expands)
  2. hold your lungs full of air for 4 seconds (as the circle stays fully expanded)
  3. then exhale for 4 seconds (as the circle shrinks)
  4. hold your lungs empty for 4 seconds (as the circle is contracted)

You can repeat this process (as detailed here) as many times as you need until you feel calm. Then get back to coding!

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Happy coding!

– Quincy Larson, teacher at freeCodeCamp

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