<p>This episode I dive into how stress and anxiety disrupts the pre-frontal cortex. This part of the brain is responsible for good and bad decision making. I provide the 4-7-8 Technique, which has been the most potent breathing technique I have in dealing with my own anxiety and stress so I can become a better version of myself. I share this episode with you all, to help provide another tool in your belt, in combatting against your own anxiety and stress. I am grateful for everyone one of you and I wish you nothing but the best.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Show Notes:</p> <p><a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0062817">https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0062817</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2017/11/29/how-breathing-calms-your-brain-and-other-science-based-benefits-of-controlled-breathing/#147eba0f2221">https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2017/11/29/how-breathing-calms-your-brain-and-other-science-based-benefits-of-controlled-breathing/#147eba0f2221</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.livestrong.com/article/149332-4-7-8-breathing-exercises/">https://www.livestrong.com/article/149332-4-7-8-breathing-exercises/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.jneurosci.org/content/36/11/3322.abstract">https://www.jneurosci.org/content/36/11/3322.abstract</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201603/how-does-anxiety-short-circuit-the-decision-making-process">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201603/how-does-anxiety-short-circuit-the-decision-making-process</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeunchained/message

Life Unchained

Chris Ahearn

4-7-8 Technique

APR 7, 202023 MIN
Life Unchained

4-7-8 Technique

APR 7, 202023 MIN

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<p>This episode I dive into how stress and anxiety disrupts the pre-frontal cortex. This part of the brain is responsible for good and bad decision making. I provide the 4-7-8 Technique, which has been the most potent breathing technique I have in dealing with my own anxiety and stress so I can become a better version of myself. I share this episode with you all, to help provide another tool in your belt, in combatting against your own anxiety and stress. I am grateful for everyone one of you and I wish you nothing but the best.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Show Notes:</p> <p><a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0062817">https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0062817</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2017/11/29/how-breathing-calms-your-brain-and-other-science-based-benefits-of-controlled-breathing/#147eba0f2221">https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2017/11/29/how-breathing-calms-your-brain-and-other-science-based-benefits-of-controlled-breathing/#147eba0f2221</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.livestrong.com/article/149332-4-7-8-breathing-exercises/">https://www.livestrong.com/article/149332-4-7-8-breathing-exercises/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.jneurosci.org/content/36/11/3322.abstract">https://www.jneurosci.org/content/36/11/3322.abstract</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201603/how-does-anxiety-short-circuit-the-decision-making-process">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201603/how-does-anxiety-short-circuit-the-decision-making-process</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeunchained/message