Reduce Your Stress, Elevate Your Energy, And Achieve Your Best Performance
- Brainz Magazine
- Jul 30, 2024
- 4 min read
Oscar & Daphy are lifepartners and co-founders of Awake Society, an innovative approach of 360° health & wellbeing specialized in mind-body connection, mindset reprogramming, deep nourishment and purpose driven life.
The notion that stress is a necessary companion to success is deeply ingrained in our society. We’ve grown up with the idea that to succeed in life, we need to suffer, sacrifice, and exchange our health and well-being for it as if it were a pact with the devil.
Even more worrying, we've become so used to chronic stress that it often goes unnoticed, silently affecting our health. Immersed in our daily tasks, we lose ourselves and our well-being in the journey.
Society has normalized stress, anxiety, and burnout—they say, “It comes with the job description.” But what if there was a different way to do things? What if there was a way to stand out without the constant burden of chronic stress?
Imagine a formula that can help you reduce your stress, increase your energy, and, consequently, improve your performance. This begins with a simple yet powerful tool: your breath.
Breathe better, live better
Breathing is more than just a physiological necessity; it's a gateway to a calmer mind and a more energetic body. How you breathe throughout your day can significantly impact your stress levels and overall well-being.
When stress hits, our breathing tends to become shallow and rapid, triggering a cascade of physiological responses that only amplify our stress. By consciously slowing down your breath, you can interrupt this cycle and restore calm and control.
Tip: Next time you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to focus on your breath. You don’t need to take a full deep breath, just slow it down. Practicing this regularly can help reprogram your response to stress, making it easier to downregulate yourself in high-pressure situations. If you are consistent and committed to this practice, you can start noticing a decrease in stress levels and higher productivity within 2 weeks.
The secret to better sleep
Sufficient high-quality sleep is the foundation of high performance. It’s during sleep that your body repairs itself, your brain consolidates memories and integrates learning, and your “battery” recharges for the day ahead. However, stress, overstimulation, and poor breathing habits can disrupt this vital process, leaving you feeling drained and sluggish.
By incorporating breathwork into your nightly routine, you can create a more conducive environment for restful sleep. You’ll activate the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and making it easier to drift into a restorative process.
Tip: Establish a bedtime routine that includes breathwork exercises. Try inhaling for a count of four, and exhaling for six, in and out through your nose, very slow and gentle. This simple practice can help signal to your body that it’s time to wind down and prepare for sleep.
To reflect on: If you wake up with a dry mouth or snore, this means you are breathing through your mouth when you are sleeping, which is pulling you away from deep sleep, seriously affecting your rest and recovery.
Practical exercise: Lie down comfortably, place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four, allowing your abdomen to rise gently, then exhale effortlessly for a count of six. Repeat this technique for two to five minutes, do it 30 minutes before bed.
Boosting energy levels naturally
Imagine waking up every morning feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to conquer the day. This is not just a dream but a reality you can achieve by optimizing your breath and sleep.
When you close your mouth and breathe through your nose, you breathe better. When you breathe better you sleep soundly. When you sleep soundly your body functions more efficiently, and your energy levels naturally increase. This means more energy to tackle your tasks, greater focus, and enhanced productivity!
Tip: Start your day with a few minutes of mindful breathing. This can set a positive tone for the day and ensure that you’re operating at your best from the get-go. Don’t fall into the trap of going blindly for hyperventilating breaths to get energized. If you wake up feeling lousy, downregulate. If you are feeling tired during the day, downregulate. If you are feeling energetic, upregulate.
Slow, mindful breathing and quality sleep are key to naturally boosting your energy levels. Practice these techniques regularly to see significant improvements in your daily performance.
Step into your power with the awake method
You have the power to redefine your relationship with stress and elevate your energy. By focusing on your breath, improving your sleep, and nurturing your overall well-being, you can improve your performance and achieve your goals with greater ease and joy.
Does this resonate? Are you ready to take the next step in your journey to high performance? We can guide you! In The Awake Method, we specialize in body connection, mindset reprogramming, empowering nourishment, and living a purpose-driven life. Transform your stress into strength and your potential into reality. Book a call with us and start your journey today!
Oscar Orlandini M.D. & Daphy Cavero, Elite 360° Health Coaches
Oscar & Daphy are lifepartners and co-founders of Awake Society, an innovative approach of 360° health & wellbeing specialized in mind-body connection, mindset reprogramming, deep nourishment and purpose driven life. Oscar is a Medical Doctor and a certified Sleep, Stress Management, Recovery & Nutrition coach. Daphy is a certified Integrative Health Coach specialized in Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Work and Emotional Release. They are both certified Masters in Trauma-Informed Breathwork & Ice Immersions. Together, they empower high performers to overcome stress and low energy, reclaiming mental and physical health for lasting vitality and resilience.
