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Let it become a habit. Just a couple of minutes, three times a day, and your life will change.
Einstein is reputed to have said: "If I had an hour to save the world, I would spend 55 minutes studying the problem, and 5 minutes on the solution." I'm a lot like that. Not that I'm smart like Einstein; I'm lazy. I look for the easiest way to solve problems, the way that requires the least effort for the greatest reward.
That's how I've come to the conclusion that "Breathe, Smile, Repeat" is the easiest and fastest way to a life of optimum health and happiness. Breathing and Smiling require almost no energy whatsoever and yet, if done intentionally, will transform your life.
Breathe
We breathe 22,000 times a day. Virtually all of them are automatic and unthinking. However, breathing with focused attention and intention can have magical, transformative effects.
Some benefits of intentional breathing are:
- lowered blood pressure and heart rate.
- reduced levels of stress hormones in the blood.
- reduced lactic acid build-up in muscle tissue.
- balanced levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
- improved immune system functioning.
- increased physical energy.
So, intentional breathing a few times a day can have huge health benefits. Think of it as a physical reset that gives elevated energy.
Smile
Smiling offers a mood boost and helps our bodies release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits, including:
- Reduced blood pressure.
- Increased endurance.
- Reduced pain.
- Reduced stress.
- Strengthened immune system.
Even a fake smile will release the happy chemicals, giving you all the benefits of real smiling. And that's something to smile about.
Repeat
Think of these three words as a mini ritual to be practiced a few times each day. Make it a habit.
The more you intentionally breathe, and intentionally smile, the healthier and happier you will be.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
Less than a minute, or as long "as needed".
The more you do it the better you become.
When to do this? Anytime. Start with 3 times a day, morning, noon, and night. Also: before a big meeting, job interview, sales presentation, important phone call, online meeting, writing project... any challenging situation where you want to be your best.
What's with the hanging sign?
Good habits are helped along by reminders.
Hang it where you'll see it often.
Get creative. I have one Inside my refrigerator!
This reminder is a prototype design. Your suggestions welcome.
Can I get more Reminders?
Good idea for gifts and to hang in other places in your home/office/yacht/car/plane.
You'll want mugs, t-shirts, hats, and more, of course. We are working, slowly, on ramping up global production, so stay tuned. All profits go to charity.
How can I learn more?
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