Breathe Better, Think Better
The other day as I slugged my way through another project, it occurred to me that I was working inefficiently and ineffectively. This is not a good combination for my best creative work. Wanting to turn that ship around, I asked myself what I was missing. It turns out, it was my breath.
I was holding my breath as I wrestled with my project. Pausing my work, I started a simple conscious breathing exercise. Did I want to stop my work to breathe? Not really. I felt like pausing would interrupt my flow, but the truth was, I was not making good progress anyway.
I gave myself some space and grace. After a few rounds of conscious breathing, I felt both my body and mind relax. This 90-second practice helped me refocus on my work. Random ideas also popped into my mind, helping me renew my creativity about my project. It is crazy how that happens.
Want to unlock YOUR brain’s superpowers? Maybe give yourself a pause here and there for some conscious breathing.
Remember- conscious breathing isn’t just for yogis—it’s science-backed! When you take a few deep, mindful breaths, you’re not only calming your nervous system but also giving your brain a boost.
Conscious breathing increases oxygen flow, improves focus, and even helps regulate emotions. In short, breathing better means thinking better. Who knew something we do 20,000 times a day could make such a huge difference?
Next time you’re feeling foggy, stressed, or stuck, skip the extra coffee check-in and see- maybe you are holding your breath or taking shallow breaths- maybe try a few deep breaths instead. Your brain will thank you. Maybe it will thank you by giving you new ideas or insights.

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