Hey Product Hunt! I'm Eric, and I'm excited to share Box Breathing Buddy—a Chrome extension born from my own journey to find calm and focus. After discovering box breathing through The Huberman Podcast and personally experiencing its benefits for focus and stress relief, I realized I needed a subtle reminder to practice regularly. That's why we (me 🤝 Claude 🤖) created this simple Chrome extension: to help myself and others easily incorporate this powerful technique into our daily lives, one new tab at a time (I open a lot of them!). Why Box Breathing Buddy? ⏱️ Effortless Integration into your workflow 🎯 Boost Focus 🧘‍♂️ Instant Calm 🌟 Science-Backed Technique How It Works: Every time you open a new tab, Box Breathing Buddy guides you through a simple 4-step breathing exercise: inhale, hold, exhale, and hold again. It's designed for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Give Box Breathing Buddy a try and I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Love the fact that it's a chrome extension, don't need to install an app on my phone and get distracted... congrats on the launch @ericjrems 🤠

This is an incredible idea, @ericjrems! Box Breathing Buddy can really transform how we manage stress and focus during the day. I appreciate the science-backed approach. Curious if you plan to introduce any advanced settings for more experienced users who might want longer breathing sessions?

Hey Eric, Can users adjust the length of each breath or the number of cycles? It would be great to know if there's flexibility for different skill levels or preferences. Congrats on the launch!

What a neat idea, Eric! 🚀 Love how you're turning tab opening into a stress-free routine. Can’t wait to upvote this and try it out!

Love the simplicity. It’s such a cool way to remind yourself to breathe right when you’re buried in tabs. Perfect for a quick mental reset during work. Good luck with the launch, Eric😊😊

Box Breathing Buddy looks super helpful, Eric! Just checked it out and love how it integrates with every new tab. Seems like a great way to stay calm and focused throughout the day. Congrats on the launch!

Just came across Box Breathing Buddy—this sounds like a fantastic tool for managing stress! Practicing box breathing while opening new tabs could really help improve focus throughout the day.Is breathing guide customizable in terms of duration or pace? It would be great to tailor it to personal preferences.

Great concept, Eric! Box Breathing Buddy is a brilliant way to integrate mindfulness into our daily browsing habits. It’s so easy to forget to breathe amidst the chaos of multitasking online. I can't wait to give this a try! Thanks for sharing this much-needed tool. Upvoting! 🌟

Box Breathing Buddy is a great tool for mastering breath control and managing stress! 🌬️🧘‍♂️ Its simple yet effective approach to box breathing helps users enhance focus and relaxation. Excited to see how this app will support mindfulness practices and improve overall well-being! 🚀👏

Congratulations on that Launch!

This is a fantastic idea, @ericjrems! The concept of integrating box breathing into a Chrome extension is brilliant, especially for those of us who spend way too much time opening new tabs. It's like a mini-reset every time we dive back into our workflow. I've heard great things about the benefits of box breathing, and having a tool that prompts us to practice it seamlessly is just what we need. I'm all for anything that can help improve focus and reduce stress—definitely a key part of productivity. Excited to see how others respond to Box Breathing Buddy! It could become an essential tool for many makers and professionals in the PH community. Can't wait to give it a try and see the difference it makes in my daily routine! Keep up the great work!

Congrats on the launch! 🎉 I absolutely love the idea of turning something as simple as opening a new tab into a mindful moment. As someone who opens way too many tabs throughout the day (guilty 😅), this is a brilliant way to reduce stress and stay focused. Definitely something we all need in our busy digital lives.

I appreciate the simplicity. It is an innovative method of reminding oneself to breathe when one is overwhelmed by tabs. Ideal for a brief mental refresher during work. Eric, I wish you the best of success with the launch.

I love this, congratulations on your launch. I get so overwhelmed by the number of tasks I have to perform seemingly at once, I'm installing this now to give it a go!

I have tried the box breathing technique in general - super helpful!

Congratulations on introducing Box Breathing Buddy, a timely and thoughtful addition to the productivity tools ecosystem. The concept of integrating mindfulness through box breathing into the routine of opening new tabs is ingenious. It's a simple yet effective way to promote mental well-being and focus, making it an indispensable tool for anyone looking to maintain calm amidst the digital chaos.

congrats on the launch - awesome that it's a chrome extension. best of luck.

Congrats, Eric! 🎉 This is such a fantastic idea! Integrating box breathing into a daily routine with a Chrome extension is brilliant. Can't wait to try Box Breathing Buddy. Will definitely help with my focus during those endless tab openings. Excited to see how it evolves!

What a great idea! I'm always opening too many tabs and getting overwhelmed. This could be just what I need to stay calm and focused.