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The 90-Second Rule: Emotions Are Shorter Than You Think

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The neurochemical lifespan of an emotion is about 90 seconds. Everything after that is you feeding it with thoughts. When a strong emotion hits, notice it, breathe, and wait 90 seconds — the raw wave will pass. What stays after is a story you're telling yourself, and stories can be rewritten.

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The raw chemical wave of any emotion lasts about 90 seconds — everything after that is a story you can choose to change.

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