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In this episode...
5 Physical Techniques To Stay Calm Under Pressure
https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/episode-74-5-physical-techniques-to-stay-calm-under-pressure
Work is notoriously stressful. This episode of Faithful on the Clock provides some tactics for physically calming yourself down so you can think and pray clearly during tough times on the job.
Timestamps:
[00:04] - Intro
[00:37] - Work is not always easy, which means most of us have to find a way to manage stress in a safe way.
[01:06] - By far the best tactic for managing stress is to give it to God.
[02:05] - Most of us are still working on our faith, and it’s normal for doubt and overwhelm to get the best of us.
[02:27] - Stress and anxiety are very physical things. God, as the Great Scientist, is revealing facts about the body to help us regulate ourselves. Taking a bottom-up approach to self-regulation is often more effective because stress can shut down the rationalization centers of the brain.
[04:37] - Technique #1: Yawning
[06:12] - Technique #2: Square breathing
[08:25] - Technique #3: Widening the gaze
[09:46] - Technique #4: Self hug
[10:54] - Technique #5: Pelvic floor relaxation
[12:11] - Bonus Technique: Brain dump with a cross off of uncontrollables
[13:38] - Recap, reassurance of the Holy Spirit’s intercession
[14:49] - Prayer
[15:43] - Outro/What’s coming up next
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