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EP.008 Unlock Your Stress Code: How Breathwork Can Transform Your Focus, Resilience and Performance
March 18, 2025 · 21 min
Unlock the power of your breath to transform your focus, resilience, and performance in this eye-opening episode of The 10% Edge podcast. Host Carl Kurt dives deep into groundbreaking research on breathwork, revealing how this simple, free, and always-available tool can be your secret weapon against stress.Discover how consciously controlling your breath can activate your body's "chill mode," giving you a powerful edge in high-pressure situations.Carl unpacks the science behind breathwork, explaining how it impacts stress, anxiety, and depression, and why it's particularly crucial for high achievers.Learn four practical, easy-to-implement breathwork techniques that you can start using today:The 5-5-5 Reset: Your instant calm button for high-stakes situationsMicro-Breath Breaks: Clear mental clutter in just 2 minutesPre-Sleep Wind Down: Prepare your mind and body for restful sleepPower Breathing: Boost energy and sharpen focus before big momentsMain topics covered:The science behind breathwork and its effects on the nervous systemResearch findings on breathwork's impact on stress, anxiety, and depressionFour actionable breathwork strategies for different scenariosHow to integrate breathwork into your daily routine for maximum benefitBy the end of this episode, you'll have a powerful toolkit to manage stress, enhance focus, and optimise your performance in any situation.Whether you're a busy professional, a stressed-out parent, or anyone looking to gain an edge, these breathwork techniques offer a simple yet effective way to level up your life.Ready to breathe your way to success? Visit tenpercentedge.com/FreeResources to download your free Breathwork Guide and start transforming your life, one breath at a time.