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BITESIZE | The Simple Habit to Manage Daily Stress and Overwhelm | Tony Riddle #449

May 2, 2024
Tony Riddle, a natural lifestyle coach and record-breaking barefoot endurance athlete, shares a transformative approach to managing daily stress. He explains how modern life creates overwhelming stress compared to the serene existence of indigenous cultures. Riddle introduces essential breathing techniques to calm the nervous system and demonstrates a simple real-time exercise. The discussion emphasizes reconnecting with nature and mindfulness in breathwork, revealing how these practices can enhance clarity and improve personal relationships.
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Quick takeaways

  • Implement simple breathwork techniques to shift from fight-or-flight to rest-digest state for better decision-making.
  • Engage in brief breathing exercises like the 4-6 technique to down-regulate the nervous system and promote calmness.

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Impact of Stress on Daily Life

Managing stress is crucial in influencing our daily experiences, as a constant state of heightened stress can lead to distorted perceptions and reactive behaviors. By practicing simple breathing techniques like down-regulation, individuals can shift from a fight or flight response to a rest and digest state, allowing for better decision-making and reduced triggers. This shift in nervous system activation can positively impact overall health, decision-making, and emotional responses.

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