Mindfulness@ Work
Channel: Art Jones
Date: 2021-07-10

"Mindfulness doesn't require complicated mantras and exercises. 

Here's a mindfulness hack: Well, actually, it’s a breathing exercise."

"The average adult takes about 20,000 breaths daily, so you've got this trick nailed when preparing for difficult conversations. 

It's time for your next difficult conversation with that person you're anticipating will be one, or it has already been one... 

The anxiety about how far wrong the discussion might go is palpable, yet there are still so many ways to keep calm! 

Try this breathing exercise: take 5 -10 (or 20 if you want maximum benefit) breaths in which each inhale lasts as long as an exhale (or longer). 

This calms the body down because when we breathe deeply, blood pressure lowers, giving us more energy and reducing stress hormones associated with fear of failure. 

Now hop onto your zoom call, ready to have a great chat.

Research done by neuroscientists has shown how we breathe affects our body and mental state. 

It is said that a recent study found mindfulness breathing improved scores on an anxiety test from 54% to 84%. In addition, this type of meditation helps us reduce stress levels as well.

This is because breathing affects all major systems in your body, including the cardiovascular system (heart rate, blood pressure), nervous system (blood flow to the brain), and emotional responses like tension relief and relaxation. 

So if you’re looking for some quick tips on improving sleep or managing stress consider starting with deep breaths from time to time throughout the day!


Want to learn more about mindfulness breathwork? 
Here is a link to an article by neuroscientist Mike Perrotta https://bit.ly/3hUswkx

Link to a breathing exercise https://youtu.be/rthkO1VefWY

Abbey O'Neal
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Arthur "Art" Jones 
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