10% Happier with Dan Harris How to Gracefully Handle Defeat I Former Congressman Tim Ryan
Aug 18, 2023
In this insightful discussion, Tim Ryan, a former U.S. Congressman from Ohio and an advocate for mindfulness, shares his journey from politics to personal growth. He reveals how meditation and breathwork helped him navigate the stresses of a tough political campaign. Ryan candidly discusses the reality of conceding a race, the freedom of stepping away from the political spotlight, and the lessons on handling difficult personalities. He even touches on the ice bath craze and its surprising benefits for mental clarity and resilience.
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Quick Meditation
- Use deep breathing techniques, even short ones, to quickly enter a meditative state.
- Combine deep breathing with mindfulness meditation for enhanced focus.
Breathwork and Meditation
- Deep breathing is crucial for preparing the mind for meditation.
- It allows for deeper meditative states in shorter periods.
The Straw
- Tim Ryan carries a titanium straw for deep breathing exercises.
- It has become a family joke, used as an icebreaker during stressful conversations.
