Breathing practices have many benefits when incorporating mindfulness techniques and can help pull the mind away from distractions to increase focus and attention. By oxygenating the body, breathing helps to redirect the mind during stressful or anxious situations. Following the activities listed below, you should be able to balance the mind and body connection.

My guest today is Mary Rondenet. Mary has been swimming with whales and dolphins since 2007 and has had some amazing encounters. Her experiences have helped her to become a more passionate and joyful person. Viewing her experiences from the perspective of being a WhaleBreathing Coach, a Certified Transformational Breath® Facilitator and EnergyTouch® Practitioner, she realizes that being with these magnificent beings has helped her to reconnect to the most important thing in life, her breath.

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Stress is a normal, functional part of life; it serves many purposes. The proverbial “tiger in the room” sort of stress tells us when things need to change. It may also inform us when we need to take a break. But if stress is not managed properly over time, it can cause lasting damage to our bodies and minds.

When most of us consider stress, we think of it as a negative force in our lives—one to be avoided at all costs and managed quickly when it appears. As you might imagine, avoidance is not often the best tool for becoming more adept at managing stress when it does inevitably occur. This is where the subtle differences between stress management and stress reduction begin to show.

My guest today is Matt Plummer. Matt is the creator of Zarvana “a science-based approach to train you to think smarter, work faster, & get better results”. The pursuit of perfection is a bit like wandering on an aimless journey, says Matt. “You keep walking and walking, but you’re not sure that you’re getting any closer to your destination,” he says. Similarly, “a perfectionist is always going to want to keep working on a given assignment. But the end result is rarely satisfying.” So, rather than toil “in search of this amorphous goal of perfection,” he recommends, “creating a checklist” for each task.

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While many people joke about being addicted to smartphones, this addiction is an actual affliction. In the past decade or so, phones have evolved from being tools for communication to an all-in-one digital device, and our entire worlds can now be accessed with just a few taps on the screen. This makes them incredibly useful but also creates a powerful draw that many people find hard to resist. It is important to manage digital literacy in an ever-growing digital world with healthy boundaries.

People who suffer from smartphone addiction often find themselves unable to put the device down. They may also experience anxiety and irritability if they cannot use their phone for an extended period or if their access is restricted. Common signs of smartphone addiction include obsessive checking of phone notifications, losing track of time while using the device, and neglecting other activities or people in favor of time spent on a smartphone.

My guest today is Jose Briones. Jose is a passionate advocate for digital minimalism. By day, he serves as a project manager for four churches in the non-profit sector, dedicating his time to community building. Outside of work, Jose delves into researching innovative strategies to enhance offline living experiences. Through his YouTube channel, he offers insightful reviews of dumbphones and provides practical tips to empower individuals in their journey toward embracing a more offline-centric lifestyle. Jose spends most of his day walking the dog, reading, and like many of us doing work tasks.

In 2018 Jose wrote 'Low Tech Life: A Guide to Mindful Digital Minimalism'. This insightful guide invites you to reassess your relationship with technology and offers practical steps to declutter your digital life. Jose expertly weaves together personal anecdotes, research insights, and actionable strategies, equipping readers with the tools needed to navigate the digital landscape mindfully. He challenges the notion of "more is better," advocating instead for a 'less but better' approach to technology use.

'Low Tech Life' leads you through a transformative journey, starting with an honest assessment of your digital habits. It then helps you to identify what's essential, what's nice to have, and what's merely a time-waster. Briones encourages you to quit digital platforms that don't serve your well-being and happiness, offering practical advice on how to implement digital 'time zones' in your daily life for a more balanced, productive lifestyle.)

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