Feeling overwhelmed, frazzled and overstressed? Constantly tired but can't seem to properly relax or unwind? Welcome to modern life, dearie! We're all struggling to find balance in this hectic world. But, there's an easy path to more chill. A way to calm your brain, focus your mind, and feel more at peace every day. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not. 'Cause that's precisely what this little guide Do Breathe promises. The secret lies in simply getting...
Breathe Like A Baby!
Thanks to modern life, most of us deal with way more stress than we were built to handle. And by stress, we don't just mean the major crises like getting fired or getting divorced. Even small stuff like traffic jams, messy houses, or a negative comment on social media can set off our stress alarms. Now, as Williams explains, there is a simple way to start dialing down the stress and anxiety. A way that costs nothing, takes very little...
Get Organized and Kiss Stress Goodbye
With stress, the problem probably isn't always your job, your family or even the sorry state of the world. The issue may lie closer to home. And by home, we mean your mind! We tend to cram so much info into our poor brains and overload ourselves trying to juggle a million tasks, no wonder we're breathless and burnt out! When overloaded, we suffer "cognitive strain"- racing thoughts, fuzzy focus, tense muscles. So! Want to fix this mess and say...
Embrace Discomfort To Unlock Potential
You wanna live your dreams, right? Like, really go after the life you've always imagined - following your passion, taking risks, not letting fear hold you back. But let's be real: that's easier said than done. Most of us get stuck on the sidelines, watching others take those leaps while we play it safe.But why? What's holding us back? More often than not, it comes down to one four-letter word: fear. We're afraid of falling flat on our faces. Afraid...
Mindfulness Is Key To A Stress-free Life
Life can often feel like a blur. The past fades into a haze of could've, would've, should've. The future looms with its what-ifs and anxieties. Meanwhile, the present, this moment right now, slips through our fingers. Relatable?Many of us spend our time lost in reminiscing or worrying rather than fully experiencing the gift of now. But what if you could change this? What if you could relish each moment as it comes, without judgment or regret? You totally can! With...
Learn How To Relax!
Does this sound familiar: Burning the midnight oil to meet a deadline, pounding coffee to override exhaustion, or "relaxing" with a few glasses of wine? If this is you, you need to seriously reconsider your lifestyle! You need to start treating your energy like the limited resource it is. See how we consider that our planet's energy is precious, and we need to use it wisely. Why treat our bodies differently? A cluttered and tired mind can be an immense...
Master Your Attention
In the age of information overload and digital distraction, maintaining attention and focus can feel nearly impossible. We have actual memes now complaining of limited focus. Staring at a screen, reading the same paragraph over and over, constantly getting distracted by notifications and tabs, it's all a lack of focus. Your attention is arguably your most precious resource. It determines what you experience, what you remember, and how you spend your waking hours. The ability to direct your attention is...
How To Get In The Zone
Imagine yourself on a surfboard, riding the perfect wave. The ocean sprays your face as you expertly maneuver the surfboard, totally in sync with the rise and fall of the swells. You're fully immersed in the experience, your mind blank of any other thoughts or worries. Time seems to stand still. This is the surfer's version of flow.Flow is that magical mental state where you become completely absorbed in an activity. We tap into flow state when we're doing something...
Breaking The Bad Habit Loop!
Habits - we all got 'em, right? Whether it's 40% of our daily actions on autopilot like the Duke researchers found, or bigger stuff like addiction, habits make us who we are. Like, Steve Jobs always picked a black turtleneck from the top of his stack as he dressed. Since Jobs wore the same basic outfit every day, he didn't have to waste mental energy deciding what to wear. He sorta saved his brainpower for big innovations rather than small...
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Summary
When life feels messy and tangled, we don't untangle things by adding more complications. The best solutions are basic. Amid the chaos, go back to square one - your breath, your diet, your thoughts! Making time for simple and healthy rituals cuts through the clutter in your mind and surroundings. By fully feeling, you tap into a calm that organizes from the inside out. Now you have the knowledge you need, all the best!
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About the Author
Michael Townsend Williams is doer who likes to be. From obsessive doing in advertising and obsessive being in yoga, he now works on the integration of being and doing. He coaches individuals, teams and organisations on Mindful Productivity, what he likes to call Welldoing. His iPhone app Breathe Sync brings your breathing into sync with your heart to reduce stress and improve focus quickly. 'Do Breathe: Calm your mind. Find focus. Get stuff done.' is his first book. So whether you're a doer who forgets to be or a being who forgets to do, you can breathe yourself better. Because the world needs to calm down, fast.
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