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The ‘478’ Breathing Technique

What should you do when you feel stressed, anxious, and overwhelm?

Try the '478' breathing technique made popular by Dr Andrew Wail.

There are only 3 steps involved

  1. Breath in deep for 4 seconds
  2. Hold your breath for 7 seconds
  3. Exhale slowly over 8 seconds

It'll feel much better soon! Give it a shot!

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Building candor with the vulnerable builds trust and improves relationship.

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6 Tips For Mental Health (and how to be an ally)

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  • Mental health affects your sleep
  • Mental health affects your health
  • Mental health affects your productivity

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Thats it! I am positive that this 6 tips would bring tremendous value in your life.

To summarize, the 6 tips are

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  3. Be Collaborative Instead of Forceful
  4. GET Rid of Ants (Automatic Negative Thoughts)
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Get Rid of Ants!!! (Automatic Negative Thoughts)

No not that ants but Automatic Negative Thoughts

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I believe it may be difficult to completely destroy all ants (pun intended)...

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There is a clear distinction between “I am anger” and “I feel anger”. In the former, you are subconsciously letting anger consume you.

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If you listen to your body when it whispers, you won’t have to hear it scream.

Be collaborative with your body and mind! If you put your nose to the grindstone for too long (i.e. work too hard for too long), you may cut your nose!

Be mindful and collaborative!

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Understand The Amygdala (part of brain controlling fear & anger)

In a high-stress environment when the amygdala is active, the prefrontal cortex (responsible for rationality & critical thinking) is “switched off.”

This means that in an environment where fear and anger are present, people are unable to make rational decisions!

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I share the 6 best mental tips to improve your sleep, health, productivity, relationships, and life!

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