Stress & Anxiety

On a biological level, stress is supposed to be outside of our control. The sympathetic nervous system, our body’s fight-or-flight mode, is part of the autonomic nervous system. It’s automatic. Involuntary. Self-regulating. And for the most part, this sentiment is true. We can’t necessarily choose how our body reacts to bad drivers, impromptu public speaking, … Read more

Trust me, the irony of this article isn’t lost on me. Despite making an app called One Deep Breath, here I am writing a piece about the dangers of deep breathing. I know it’s a horrendous marketing move, but I think it’s an important one to make because the truth is, one of the biggest … Read more