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Intro I described the relationship between stress arousal and performance in my previous blog, graphically represented via the Yerkes-Dodson Curve. The optimal performance, conscious learning, and effective decision-making are most likely to occur at moderate stress levels. With this in mind, our neurobiological window of tolerance to stress arousal is how we can adjust our …

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5 Reasons Why You Are Always Tired And What To Do About It It’s 10 am, and I’m already yawning. How can I be tired already? The day is just starting to begin.Being honest with myself being tired has been my normal state of existence.I get decent sleep, around 8 hours, exercise a few times …

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We can’t successfully decide with only our heads You will notice that your awareness will increase by accurately practising Tai Chi. You can use this skill in your daily life. Even for the most important decisions you sometimes have to make.Whenever I plan to make a major change ( a new job, buying a new …

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Intro I had to split my blog into two parts to approach stress scientifically. The first part is about the neurological processes we all experience under stress as humans. In part 2, I try to offer solutions that have a beneficial effect on stress reduction. I want to thank Jef Crab, my Tai Chi teacher …

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Intro I had to split my blog into two parts to approach stress scientifically. The first part is about the neurological processes we all experience under stress as humans. In part 2, I try to offer solutions that have a beneficial effect on stress reduction.This blog covers some of the definitions and background information needed …

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What is Your Stress Score? The beneficial effects of Tai Chi have already been described in many scientific articles. I.e. Effects of Tai Chi Intervention on Perceived Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep in College StudentsStill, they only have real meaning when they have a demonstrable impact on your own body.After practising Tai Chi for a while, …

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We have been living in a completely different world that we did not see coming for almost two years now. So it makes sense that we weren’t prepared for it either. Our daily rhythm was completely turned upside down. Working from home is now becoming the standard. Due to the umpteenth outbreak, the children are …

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Do you recognize the following situation? You have worked hard on a project for several months, and the deadline cannot be postponed. You are completely exhausted, and you wonder what you can do about it. I want to compare this to a laptop with a low battery. You notice that some programs do work very …

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How nice, isn’t it, when you have passed on something to your students for years, and it is now scientifically proven. An article from the World Economic Forum describes the positive effects of taking a cold shower. One study found groups that used cold water had a 29% reduction of self-reported sick leave from work. …

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The vagus nerve is part of our involuntary nervous system. All vertebrates have two nervous systems: 1) An arbitrary nervous system that, for example, controls our movements by controlling our muscles; 2) An involuntary or autonomic nervous system that operates independently of our conscious will. Many bodily functions are controlled beyond our will. This mainly …

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