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Is “I don’t have time”....your typical reaction to changing an unhealthy lifestyle?

Well…I think I may understand why you feel so.

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Because 24hrs seems to be hardly enough these days.

Time runs so fast…we are already halfway through 2024.

Can you relate to this?

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Our time is split between working and caring for our family and loved ones, and we hardly have enough time left for self-care.

We can’t hide or run away from facing stress because it is part of our daily existence.

Hence, it is crucial to develop resilience against stress and to de-stress using fast and proven techniques.

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“I don’t have time" is the #1 barrier I hear from my clients each time we co-create a personalised behaviour change plan during my coaching session.

I bust this limiting belief by telling them to start by devoting one minute a day to practicing one lifestyle change.

This is my rule of 1 technique to help my clients get started.

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The easiest way to destress in 1 minute is to combine mindfulness and deep breathing techniques.

This is referred to as Mindful Breathing.

I learned these principles from the mindfulness and breathing experts I interviewed at my summit.

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Here is an overview of how to practise it:

Step 1: Find a quiet place

Step 2: Sit down, relax, and focus your mind on your breathing movement.

Step 3: Inhale deeply from your abdomen (not your chest)

Step 4 Slowly breathe out to release the tension in your body

Step 5: Set a 1-minute timer

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To properly de-stress, the time spent breathing out should be slightly longer than the time spent breathing in.(This is the major principle to follow here)

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Breathing out slowly triggers the nervous system, which is responsible for calming and relaxing your nerves.

The practice of manipulating your breath is a skill and requires practice and learning from experts.

Apart from practicing this technique, did you know that the type of food you eat can influence your mood and stress level?

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In my interview with Harvard and Standford University scholar, associate Professor Rachele Pojednic, she highlighted the role of foods in affecting our stress levels.

To assist you with de-stressing quickly and correctly on a daily basis, I have specially curated my interviews containing expert tips from wellness, mindfulness, and functional breathing experts.

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It is called the Stress Resilience Kit.

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Also, this kit contains a special de-stress breathing demonstration in the interview with the functional breathing expert.

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​Click here to learn proven tips to help build stress resilience daily​

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VIDEO FOR THE WEEK

Struggling to get results with intermittent fasting? Watch the video below to know the why and ignored mistakes.

​Common fasting mistakes to avoid​

Talk Soon,

Dr Vecoh (MD, ACE-certified Health Coach and Behaviour Change Expert)

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Here are ways I can help you:

1. coaching strategy callhttps://tidycal.com/drvecoh/intro-meeting​

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