While the frantic pace of our days can sometimes feel like a Formula 1 race, it is often necessary to slow down to avoid missing a corner. So one specialist advises practicing “conscious slowing” to avoid losing control and hitting a wall.
DrA society in which productivity and efficiency are queens, both in the world of work and in our social lives, the practice of the “slow life”, Or the art of slowing down, seems only authorized during the holidays (and still…). However, it would be very helpful to slow our lives down to a hundred miles an hour, while the number of cases of burnout is only increasing every year in France. Hence the urgency, according to psychotherapist Anna Mathur, for Practicing “conscious slowing down”just to reduce the rise in cortisol and adrenaline.
“This response is historically intended to give us An increase in energy so that we can protect ourselvesOr fighting or running away from a predator to ensure our survival,” explains Anna Mathur barber, pointing out that while it’s not a bad thing in and of itself, being too active, especially in situations where your life isn’t in danger, these reactions can have serious consequences. “Having too much cortisol in our system can make us feel fatigued, sleep poorly, be irritable, unmotivated, anxious, and exhausted,” she says.
What is “conscious deceleration”?
In order to run our lives at a hundred miles an hour, it is therefore necessary to practice “conscious deceleration,” that is, to take the time to carry out daily activities with full awareness. Pay attention to the present momentOur thoughts, our emotions, and our physical sensations. “Not only does it reduce the release of adrenaline and cortisol from stimulating the fight-or-flight response, but It also gives your body time and space to relax And to recover, by activating the parasympathetic state, that is, the state of “rest and digestion,” Anna Mathur defines.
According to her, “Slowing down can It gives us a new perspective on things to do And we Remember what is really important in our lives. “It allows us to be a little more present and enjoy the fruits of our labor.” Rest is the antidote to fatigue, but often when we feel overwhelmed, we take it as a signal to push harder and move forward faster,” she advises us to practice grounding techniques to consciously slow down, and Ann Mathur invites us to ask ourselves if, in certain situations, Rushing is really necessary. And above all, it should be Forget about multitaskingthis “incredible life hack that supposedly increases productivity, when in fact it is a scam that increases stress and burnout,” recalls the specialist.
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