đŸ« Why Deep Breathing is a Full-Body Reset

ALSO: How Green Tea Can Transform Your Bath, Never Misspell Your Email Again, And More

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Keith Bradford
March 17, 2025

GM Life Hackers,

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 If you’re only going to read one thing today make it this:

What you’ll learn today: 

  1. Why Deep Breathing is a Full-Body Reset

  2. How Green Tea Can Transform Your Bath

  3. Never Misspell Your Email Again

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Why Deep Breathing is a Full-Body Reset

Think of deep breathing as a personal massage for your insides—your lungs expand fully, sending fresh oxygen to your brain, muscles, and even your gut.

Science backs this up: deep breathing triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol (stress hormone) levels and improving circulation. It also stimulates the vagus nerve, which helps regulate digestion, heart rate, and mood.

Want a quick fix for anxiety, brain fog, or even poor sleep? Just inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8. It’s like hitting the reset button on your whole system.

The "Tea Spa Hack"—How Green Tea Can Transform Your Bath (and Your Hair!)

Forget expensive detox products—a few green tea bags in your bath can do wonders.

Green tea is packed with antioxidants like EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which helps combat inflammation and reduce oxidative stress on your skin. The warm water releases these into your bath, leaving you feeling soothed and refreshed.

Bonus: After soaking, take the used tea bags and gently rub them onto your scalp. The Catechins in green tea have been shown to reduce dandruff and stimulate hair growth by blocking DHT (the hormone linked to hair loss).

Never Misspell Your Email Again Thanks To The “Auto-Correct Hack”

Tired of mistyping your email and missing out on important messages? Here’s a simple trick: add your email address as a word in your phone’s dictionary.

Your phone will then autocorrect any typos, making sure you never send someone the wrong email again.

This is a lifesaver when signing up for services, filling out forms, or sending work emails. No more embarrassing "Sorry, I sent the wrong email" follow-ups—just smooth, error-free typing every time.

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That’s all for today. Thanks for reading!

—Keith

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