54: How To Calm Your Nervous System with Box Breathing with Jackie Bowker
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We get it, you’re busy accomplishing amazing things. Success doesn’t come easy, after all.  In this fast-paced world, it’s highly likely that you feel stress on a daily basis. Whether it’s sitting in traffic or having a difficult conversation with a coworker, stress is inevitable at times. One of the most essential parts of living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle is learning how to balance the chronic stressors of daily life. In less than 10 minutes, Jackie will introduce you to an easy but powerful tool that you can use to reduce your stress and balance your nervous system—box breathing. She’ll explain why balancing the nervous system is important and why box breathing works so well. Then, she’ll walk you through a one-minute, guided box breathing demonstration so you can master this practice for yourself. You’re about to add one effective tool to your anti-inflammatory toolbelt. Get ready for more happiness, productivity, and vitality.  Key Topics/Takeaways: What box breathing is. Why tools like box breathing are needed. How box breathing balances the nervous system. Benefits of box breathing. A one-minute guided demonstration of box breathing. Memorable Quotes: “If you're anything like me, you've got a lot to do in this world, and so we need tips and tricks to help our body function at its peak and to keep pushing towards our transformation.” (1:50, Jackie) “Let's face it, life is busy. Especially if you wanna get a lot done in life and be an epic human and have epic performance. So because of that, there are some really efficient tools and techniques that you can use. And one of those is box breathing.” (3:14, Jackie) “You'll be so much more efficient if you take a moment throughout the day and relax your nervous system.” (7:25, Jackie) Health Upgrade Retreat: March 2023 Unlock your potential by joining us in Byron Bay NSW, Australia for our March 2023 Health Upgrade Retreat.  We will be joined by global experts in health and wellbeing, including yoga teacher Tashi Dawa.  Click HERE to save your spot!   To learn more about Jackie and to stay connected, visit the links below: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website: https://feelbetterinstitute.com Take the ‘How’s Your Energy?’ Quiz Apply to work with me at: https://feelbetterinstitute.com/apply
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