Moment 60 - Jay Shetty: You’re Breathing Wrong, Here’s Why

Jun 3, 2022 6m 54s 5 insights
This episode explores practical strategies for self-care and emotional regulation. It emphasizes scheduling personal time and utilizing specific breathwork techniques to manage stress, improve sleep, and boost energy, highlighting the profound connection between breath and emotion.
Actionable Insights

1. Schedule Dedicated Personal Time

Put time for yourself in your calendar, even just 2-5 minutes daily, as you wouldn’t cancel an important meeting with others, and starting small makes it achievable. This creates a space for self-reflection and well-being.

2. Practice Foundational Breathwork

Dedicate 2-3 minutes to breathe in for four counts and out for four counts, as controlling your breath is essential for navigating emotions and improving performance.

3. Utilize Breathwork for Sleep

If you struggle with sleep, breathe out for longer than you breathe in (e.g., in for four, out for more than four) to relax and rest your body.

4. Employ Breathwork for Energy

To gain energy, breathe out for less time than you breathe in (e.g., a short inhale followed by a sharp, quick exhale) to create a pumping energy sensation.

5. Consciously Sigh to Reset

When feeling stressed, take a moment to consciously sigh out loud, as this simple action can help you reset your state and mitigate the effects of a heightened fight-or-flight response.