The Therapy Edit One Thing with Hannah Barrett on how to slow down in a busy world
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Mar 4, 2022 In this insightful conversation, yoga teacher and author Hannah Barrett discusses her transformative journey from finance to mindful living. She emphasizes the importance of slowing down in our fast-paced lives and shares tips on setting realistic priorities. Hannah explains the benefits of mindful walking and introduces the calming 'golden thread' breathing technique. She reflects on motherhood, balancing joy and challenges, and highlights how accessible yoga practices through her app can help connect with the present moment.
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Intentionally Slow Down Daily
- Slow down deliberately and build pauses into your day to reduce stress and gain clarity.
- Treat pausing as a tool to access calm and creativity rather than a luxury.
From Actuary To Yoga Teacher
- Hannah left a high-pressure career in finance after nearly 10 years as an actuary because constant stress pushed her to find yoga.
- Yoga gave her the pauses she needed to manage stress and eventually led to a new career.
Pausing Reveals Clarity
- Constant 'doing' narrows perspective and increases stress, blocking creativity and clarity.
- Pausing reveals the bigger picture and enables better decisions.
