According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, not all stress is negative. The theory states there is a optimal amount of stress we need in order to achieve peak performance. Stress responses like our heart rate increasing, muscles that tighten, breath rate getting quicker, blood pressure rising and senses getting sharper are all great responses that can boost our performance. 🫀📈 However if you feel the stress is getting too much, we leave the 'optimal performance zone' again. By using a breathing techni

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