Being Relaxed
Thinking On Your Feet Training Course
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Relaxation is crucial for thinking on your feet. The quickest way to relax, re-centre yourself and maintain focus, is with breathing, square breathing is a way to proactively create this state of being.
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Brain Science - Part 1
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Brain Science - Part 2
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Brain Science - Part 3
Ever had one of those 'eureka moments' of insight that appear to come out of nowhere? Maybe when you're in the shower or exercising, or just after you've woken up? Even though you're in a relaxed mental state, your brain is evidently still doing work 'offline'. This sometimes results in new ideas...
