From the journal

Ideas for a calmer life

Short, practical reads on breathing, rest, focus and the small habits that add up to calmer days.

The 4-7-8 breath: why it calms you in 60 seconds
Mindfulness4 min read

The 4-7-8 breath: why it calms you in 60 seconds

A simple breathing pattern that moves your body out of stress and into calm in about a minute.

Beating the 3pm slump without another coffee
Productivity6 min read

Beating the 3pm slump without another coffee

The afternoon crash is not a willpower problem. Here is what actually causes it, and how to move through it with energy to spare.

A gentle guide to your first Yoga Nidra
Yoga5 min read

A gentle guide to your first Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is deep rest you can practice lying down. Here is everything you need for your first session, with nothing to get right.