You have to want to be there. Embrace the stress — whether it’s a thought, situation, or emotion — then pivot by changing the language you use around it. This shift applies to so many areas of life.

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This simple decision has huge knock on effects Psychological effect: Even a 10-minute session reinforces the habit loop: “I said I’d train, and I did.” This keeps your confidence and self-discipline intact instead of creating a pattern of avoidance - i did this for years - id come up with all sorts of reasons not to do it and so i never achieved consistency and resutls Physiological effect: A short session still stimulates circulation, mobility, and nervous system activation, which provides an energy and mood boost - I already feel 10 times better for doing it . Stress regulation: You’re practicing response flexibility — showing yourself that you can adapt the plan, reduce the load, but still follow through. That reduces the internal friction that often makes people stop altogether - personally this has been the key for me in terms of staying consistent

As mentioned this training platform is built for leaders, athletes, coaches, and professionals who want to perform at a high level—physically and mentally. Everything here is designed to help you control stress, sharpen focus, and improve recovery so you can stay consistent and clear-headed—under pressure and in day-to-day life To get the most out of your experience, and to improve the experience of every other person here, please do the following after you join: ✅ Jump into the Classroom tab (top of the page) to access all courses. Performance Breathing is one of our foundational courses—a complete system for stress control, recovery, endurance, and focus. It’s the best place to start if you’re new here: 30+ short, expert-led videos, lifetime access, and practical tools you can use straight away. ✅ Introduce yourself in “Say G'Day | Intro Yourself” ✅ Post your progress, reflections, or challenges in “WINS” ✅ Explore Upcoming Courses to stay on top of whats going on This community is here to support your training and help you apply the tools in real life. Ask questions, share what’s working, and make it your own. You'll get out what you put in. Cheers Dave

When under the pressure of a busy life its easy to get stuck in a chronically stressed state. Its impossible to go through your day without being up regulated - this is due to the many things you need to get done and achieve in your day This means external obstacles matter less. What really determines your performance is how well you regulate your internal state under pressure. You cant get rid of all the stress right? Its part of our lives and getting stuff done. Why This Matters Day-to-Day In a busy life, unregulated stress shows up as: - Lower energy and productivity - Scattered focus and poor decision-making - Struggles with sleep quality - Feeling reactive instead of in control Self-regulation is a trainable skill and a pretty important one Simple, Science-Backed Tools - Breath Control: Slow, deliberate breathing lowers heart rate and calms the nervous system. (Russo et al., Front Physiol, 2017) - Mini Recovery Breaks: Short resets are essential - Reframing Stress: Viewing stress signals as your body gearing up to perform (rather than a threat) changes your response. The Takeaway It’s not about eliminating stress — it’s about balancing it with recovery. When you schedule even short resets into your day, they become habits that protect your energy, focus, sleep, and overall wellbeing. Start here: Try the 5-Minute Breathing Flow today - I use this as part of my daily recovery rituals. It’s quick, science-backed, and one of the most effective ways to reset your nervous system and sharpen your focus. Executed daily its a great place to start in terms of balancing stress with recovery - its not a fix all but like i said its a great start. Give this a try and share your experience in the comments 👊