Frontiers in Psychology 2023 Evidence: Works

HRV Biofeedback Reduces Workplace Stress and Improves Performance

Summary

Workplace HRV biofeedback programs show significant benefits for employee stress levels, resilience, and even job performance. Brief daily sessions (5-10 minutes) over 6-8 weeks produce measurable improvements.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials in workplace settings

Key Findings

  • Reduced perceived stress and anxiety after 6 weeks
  • Improved HRV metrics (RMSSD, coherence)
  • Enhanced emotional resilience and coping
  • Some studies showed improved work performance
  • Brief sessions (5-10 min daily) sufficient for benefits

Limitations

Self-selection bias, varied workplace environments

What This Means for You

If workplace stress is affecting your HRV, consider incorporating brief HRV biofeedback sessions into your routine. Even 5-10 minutes daily can improve both autonomic function and stress resilience.

Source

Read the original paper in Frontiers in Psychology ↗

Added to HRV Zone: 2025-01-10

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