Ideas for a calmer mind.
Practical notes on breathing, focus, stress, and building a healthier relationship with your screen.
Choosing a protocolJuly 14, 20266 min read
Which breathing exercise should you use right now?
A practical guide to choosing a comfortable pattern for stress, focus, energy, or sleep.
Extended exhale5 min read
Why longer exhales can help you settle after stress
What slower breathing can do, what the evidence does not prove, and how to practise comfortably.
Cyclic sighing5 min read
The physiological sigh: what the research actually found
A careful look at cyclic sighing, the Stanford study, and the limits of its findings.
Daily routines5 min read
How to build a breathing routine that fits your day
A practical way to choose a cue, keep the routine small, and adjust it without turning calm into another task.