Did you know that the way you breathe can have a significant impact on your overall health, stress levels, and relaxation? Exhaling longer than inhaling can have several benefits for the body and mind, particularly when it comes to relaxation and stress reduction. Here are a few reasons why this...
Optimal breathing as it is fundamental for our health and personal performance (not just sports performance).
Optimal breathing maximizes the efficiency of our respiratory system and improves our physical and mental well-being, including improved respiratory function, reduced stress and anxiety,...
We all have felt it before: increased heart rate, rapid breathing, muscle tension, and sweaty palms – the signs of a stress response by the body. The stress response can also lead to a number of emotional symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating....
Are you the one “running around like a chicken with its head cut off”? Then STOP and BREATH – “without a head” or rather an overloaded brain, we can’t think. Take more mindful moments. Our mind spends most of the time in the past or in the future and not in the...
The holiday season is upon us. A season that can feel very stressful. The challenges in the parking lots are real, plans get changed last minute and family dinners don't turn out as anticipated. But wait, this is the season of giving thanks, giving back, and spreading cheer. It's...
There are many beneficial breathing exercises but according to research cyclic sighing, also known as physiological sighing, has been shown to be the most effective for fast calming, sleep, and anxiety. It is a fantastic drill to reset the O2 and Co2 balance.
If you are feeling stressed or more...
Managing your energy is the best way to prevent the feeling of overwhelm and stress. As mentioned in Stress is Subjective Part 1 last week, stress is subjective, and therefore there isn't one specific strategy that works for everyone. Finding what strategy works best for you may take time. With...
Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed sometimes and it feels like the people around you don't get it?
The key is: stress is subjective.
The threat can be real or imagined; it’s the perception of the threat that triggers the stress response. What feels as eustress to one person may be felt as...
Juggling is fun and beneficial. It doesn't matter what and how many objects you juggle to get the brain benefits (see some benefits below). Start with one object like a ball or juggling scarf and when it gets too easy add one more object. When you can juggle three balls, I often recommend...
Do you find yourself checking your phone first thing in the morning? Getting the news, checking the emails, answering text messages, and then getting stuck on social media?
It is fairly common knowledge that being on your phone/screen late at night impacts your sleep. Today I will share why...
Do you feel stressed during the holiday season? You are not the only one - cooking meals, baking, shopping, decorating, cleaning, and entertaining while maintaining daily tasks can easily become overwhelming and stressful. Often times we forget that the holiday season is meant to be a joyful...
The importance of play for children is well documented. Did you know that research has shown that adults benefit from play as well? Play isn’t just about goofing off; it can also be an important means of reducing stress and contributing to overall well-being. Play releases endorphins, which...
