There are stories of celebrating women all this month. And many of the celebrations are profound, needed, jubilant, powerful. But as we know with populations and causes that get a “day” or even a “month” of celebration, it’s usually a signal that those people or groups are not honored or empowered every day in truly … [Read more...]
Hidden Effects of Stress Breathing – II
In a recent post I talked about some of the hidden effects of “stress breathing,” or breathing only as far as the chest area. There is an additional hidden effect of that shallower, tighter way of breathing; that’s the effect on your emotions. Our emotions can affect our breath, of course. When we are feeling calm … [Read more...]
Hidden Effects of Stress Breathing – I
You may have noticed: when you feel stressed out your breathing changes. If you are feeling under stress for a while, it can change your pattern of breathing. What I call “stress breathing,” a shallow breath that only goes down as far as the chest area, can become a habit. This kind of breathing has several … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Stress High: A Recipe
1.) Don’t take any breaks during the day. There’s just too much to do. 2.) Tell yourself stories about problems or irritations, preferably all day long. Use detail to keep your emotions following the mental stories, so you end up angry if it’s an angry story, or sad if it’s a sad story. Extra points for continuing … [Read more...]