In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, breathing is as basic as you get. Everyone knows this. It is the first thing we make sure a newborn does! So why is this topic worthy of its own article? Because this is a great example of how knowing something intellectually and owning it behaviorally is light years apart. You know you should not lose your cool and that a great way to keep your cool is breathe. Yet how often do you lose your cool anyway in the heat of the moment? More importantly lack of sufficient oxygen can hinder learning. We know that …
