YOUR MONDAY
AFTERNOON PRACTICES
Take three minutes between tasks to Shift Your State
Leave your phone and take a 5min afternoon wander outside
We often trap ourselves in a cycle of 'business'. We have an urge to stay permanently focused, head down, powering through an endless to-do list.
Too much focus time can impact our efficiencies, creativity, meaningful connections and wellbeing.
Leave your phone behind and take a five minute wander outside. Focus on your breathing and getting daylight light in your eyes.
Accelerator:
Slow down your breathing pace by 50% to dial down the nervous system.
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Take a moment for just one 'cyclical sigh' to release stress.
Research shows that just one cyclic sigh can be the fastest way to introduce a level of calm and reduce stress levels in real time.
To do it, first inhale through your nose fully. Next, take a second, quick breath to fully expand your lungs. Then slowly exhale all the air through your mouth.
Accelerator:
Extending to five minutes per day is shown to improve stress, mood and sleep around your 24 hour cycle.
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