Have you ever been working on your computer and noticed yourself holding your breath? You're not alone. Many of us forget to breathe deeply when we're glued to our screens. But here's the thing: that shallow breathing can mess with our focus, decision-making and leave us feeling drained. Fortunately, there's a simple fix! In the latest episode of @TEDRadioHour’s #BodyElectric, delve into the phenomenon of "screen apnea." Listen now for or a quick exercise and actionable tips to weave better breathing habits into your everyday routine.
Jerry McRoy
2w
Really? Reminds me of all the 'terms' psychologists make up when they can't place a patient into one of their existing 'buckets.' 😉
After reading this article, I started paying attention to my breath while typing and it is true. Wow! Thanks for making me more mindful.
Very informative
Jeanne Bell
2w
Useful tips
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2wOne of my meditation teachers, who also teaches breathing practices, refers to a "programmer's breath." Computer programmers tend to automatically fall into a very shallow, incomplete breath as they concentrate on their screen and create code. But we tend to breathe that way when concentrating on any of a wide variety of tasks: reading, writing, listening on our phone, fitting puzzle pieces together, plucking out a sliver, tying a delicate knot, sewing with a needle, etc. At times this might be helpful for a short while because it limits body movement while you need to stay very still to do a task. Other times it can become very self-limiting. Many people hold their breath when frightened, yet that may be just the moment you actually need to breathe well to help your body function as well as possible to deal with some threat. Not breathing well while driving and talking and listening on your phone, even no-hands, limits your attention, clouds thinking and slows reactions – all very good reasons for obeying the law and not being on your phone while driving! If you are still alive, you are breathing well enough to stay alive. This does not mean that you are breathing well enough to function well, let alone at peak capacity.