Transform Anxiety into Action

We all experience anxiety, and sometimes it can feel like we're locked in an endless cycle of stress and worry. But what if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse, we could recognize it as a unique gift?

This routine helps you:

• Identify anxious thoughts
• Convert them into actionable tasks
• Take steps to address your concerns proactively

By transforming anxiety-inducing 'what-if' thoughts into productive action steps, you can break free from the worry cycle and move forward with purpose.

• This concept was discussed in a conversation with Dr. Mark Williamson, recorded at a live Action for Happiness event on December 14, 2022.*

Cyclic 5 Breathing Technique

The Cyclic 5 breathing technique is designed to synchronize your breath and cultivate mental clarity. This routine helps:

• Increase oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood
• Improve focus and concentration
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Enhance overall respiratory function

# Join Us for a Breath Work Session

Join us in the Aro Ha room with Retreat Leader, Fraser Beck, for a breath work session. We will learn to use the breath as a tool for bringing calm and stillness to the mind.

Daily Breathing and Chest-Opening Practice

A daily routine combining box breathing and chest-opening exercises to reduce stress, improve breath awareness, and promote relaxation. This practice can be incorporated into your self-care or meditation time to start your day with calmness and focus.

# Benefits

• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Improves focus and concentration
• Enhances breath awareness
• Promotes better posture and chest expansion
• Activates the parasympathetic nervous system for relaxation

# Guided Practice

Lisa guides you through a beautiful calming breathing technique that you can practice at home, at work, or anywhere you need to calm your parasympathetic nervous system.

For more information and guidance, visit Lisa Tregenza's website.

20-Minute Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) Routine

A comprehensive guided relaxation session to restore mental and physical energy, brought to you by Huberman Lab & AG1.

# What is NSDR?

Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) is a series of techniques that help you achieve a state of deep relaxation through:

• Specific breathing patterns to slow heart rate
• Progressive body relaxation
• Enhanced awareness of sensations and perceptions
• Controlled muscle relaxation
• Gentle transition back to normal awareness

# Listen Now

• Apple Music
• Spotify

# Learn More

For more information about NSDR, meditation, and breathwork, visit the Huberman Lab NSDR resource page.

HubermanLab #NSDR

Disclaimer & Disclosures

Cold Exposure Techniques for Mental Resilience

Cold exposure techniques can help build mental resilience and reduce anxiety. This routine helps:

• Improve focus and alertness
• Boost mood through neurotransmitter release
• Develop acceptance skills
• Interrupt intrusive thought patterns

Contact me for a free session

# Thought Delusion Techniques for OCD

Having reliable delusion techniques that really work for you when the heat is on and you're struggling to keep a grip on the obsessing is essential for overcoming OCD. Today I share three thought delusion techniques that really work for me.

# Disclaimer

Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

• #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #anxiety #acceptance*

Calming Bedtime Routine to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Sleep

Develop a soothing nighttime routine to ease anxiety and enhance sleep quality:

• Practice YogaNidra
• Journal about things you're grateful for
• Avoid screens before bed

# Reframing Anxiety

We all experience anxiety at times. Rather than viewing it as a curse, what if we could recognize anxiety as a unique gift?

This perspective was explored in a conversation with Dr. Mark Williamson, recorded at a live Action for Happiness event on December 14, 2022.

Use science-backed tools for enhancing focus, learning, creativity, sleep, physical strength and endurance, and brain and body health.

Transform Your Life: 5 Powerful Daily Habits

# Introduction

Hey there! Dr. Kim here. I'm excited for you to experience this day of personal growth and self-improvement. We're combining five transformative habits into one powerful daily practice. This routine will help you:

• Build a stronger mindset
• Overcome mental barriers
• Nurture your well-being

I've seen it work wonders in my own life and in the lives of countless clients. You've got this!

# Benefits

• Start your day with increased self-belief and motivation
• Make decisions with confidence by overcoming loss aversion
• Celebrate progress and let go of perfectionism
• Prioritize your well-being without guilt
• End your day with self-love and compassion

Are you tired of feeling stuck in a rut? Are you sick of self-loathing and self-doubt?

If you're ready to break free from old habits and start living your best life, don't go anywhere. This week, I'm diving into the psychology behind personal growth, uncovering the secrets to real, lasting transformation!

Forget the quick fixes and empty promises. I'm sharing 5 powerful habits that will not only improve your health and well-being but also ignite a major shift in your life.

From believing in yourself to prioritizing self-love, each habit is a stepping stone toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.

Hit play now to take the first step!

💛 xo Dr. Kim

# Free Resources

• Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life workbook
• The Ultimate Morning Routines Menu

# What to Watch Next

• 10 Healthy Habits That Changed My Life
• Upgrade Your Life in 2024 | Unconventional New Year's Resolutions

# Links

• Dr. Kim Foster's Website
• Dr. Kim's Instagram
• Health & Wellness Coaching Career Guide

# Disclaimer

This post & video is designed for educational and/or informational purposes only and should not be used in any other manner. This information is not intended to substitute individualized medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care provider. A consultation with your health care professional is the appropriate method to address your health concerns. You are encouraged to consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.

# Video Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:37 Believe it's possible
• 04:44 Loss aversion
• 09:02 All or nothing thinking
• 10:37 Make feeling good a priority
• 12:24 Self love
• 13:34 Conclusion and next steps

Appreciate Moments of 'Microflow' to Enhance Well-being

We all experience anxiety, and sometimes it can feel like we're locked in an endless cycle of stress and worry. But what if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse, we could recognize it as a unique gift?

This routine helps you:

• Recognize small moments of joy and flow
• Appreciate these moments more deeply
• Use these experiences to offset anxious feelings

By identifying and appreciating moments of 'microflow' throughout your day, you can enhance well-being and counterbalance anxiety.

• This conversation with Dr. Mark Williamson was recorded at a live Action for Happiness event on 14 Dec 2022.*

Use Your Anxiety to Develop Empathy

We all experience anxiety, and sometimes it can feel like we're locked in an endless cycle of stress and worry. But what if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse, we could recognize it as a unique gift?

This routine helps you:

• Reflect on your own anxiety experiences
• Identify how these experiences can help you understand others
• Practice using your anxiety-derived insights to support others

# Learn More

This concept was discussed in a conversation with Dr. Mark Williamson, recorded at a live Action for Happiness event on 14 Dec 2022.