In the fast-paced world we live in, sudden waves of sadness can strike without warning. Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan recently shared a simple yet powerful technique to handle these emotional downturns: the 90-second rule. This method, rooted in neuroscience, promises to help anyone regain emotional balance quickly.
Hrithik explained during a candid interview that when sadness hits unexpectedly, you should simply acknowledge it and let it pass. According to him, any intense emotion, including sadness, is just a chemical process in the body that lasts exactly 90 seconds if you don’t feed it with thoughts. ‘Feel it fully for 90 seconds, then let it go,’ he advised.
The actor drew from his own experiences battling personal challenges, emphasizing that resisting emotions only prolongs suffering. Instead, he recommends sitting with the feeling, breathing deeply, and observing it without judgment. Once the 90 seconds are up, consciously shift your focus to something positive or neutral.
This rule isn’t just celebrity advice—it’s backed by research from emotional intelligence experts like Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, who detailed in her book ‘My Stroke of Insight’ how emotions are time-limited physiological events. Hrithik’s endorsement brings this science to the masses, making mental wellness accessible.
Experts agree that practicing this can rewire the brain over time, reducing the frequency of sudden mood dips. Hrithik pairs it with exercise and meditation, but insists the 90-second rule is a game-changer for immediate relief.
As mental health awareness grows in India, stars like Hrithik are breaking stigmas. Next time sadness knocks, set a timer for 90 seconds. You might just find it’s the key to emotional freedom.