Breath and Awareness
Laurie emphasizes the importance of deep belly breathing to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, especially during tight-chested moments of anxiety. Lewis shares a powerful analogy about the constant barrage of negative news, highlighting how it can keep us in a reactive state. He advocates for focusing on the positive and finding meaning amidst chaos, noting that reducing consumption of distressing information can significantly lower anxiety levels.In this clip
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The School of Greatness
This Yale Professor REVEALS THE SCIENCE On How To Be HAPPY EVERYDAY| Dr. Laurie Santos & Lewis Howes
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How does deep breathing help counteract the activation of the sympathetic nervous system when we are physically stressed, as discussed in the episode This Yale Professor REVEALS THE SCIENCE On How To Be HAPPY EVERYDAY| Dr. Laurie Santos & Lewis Howes and the clip Breath and Awareness?
How can one remain mentally calm while being physically stressed and when the sympathetic nervous system is activated, using deep breathing techniques, as discussed in the episode This Yale Professor REVEALS THE SCIENCE On How To Be HAPPY EVERYDAY| Dr. Laurie Santos & Lewis Howes and the clip Breath and Awareness?
How does deep breathing help counteract the activation of the sympathetic nervous system when we are physically stressed, as discussed in the episode This Yale Professor REVEALS THE SCIENCE On How To Be HAPPY EVERYDAY| Dr. Laurie Santos & Lewis Howes and the clip Breath and Awareness?