Mouth breathing activates the barrel reflux in the chest, activating the sympathetic nervous system because you only can breathe shallow. When breathing through the nose, you have many structures that the air passes through in order to get filtered, and go to the lungs. When breathing through the nose, your able to get the air much deeper in the lungs, where the receptors activate relaxation. Nose breathing produces six times more nitric oxide than breathing through the mouth. Nitric oxide has been proven to protect from viruses.

2. Meditation

Think of meditation as brain training. Being able to stay focused throughout the day in a world of distractions is invaluable. Meditation can reduce cortisol, which is your bodies main stress hormone. There are many different forms of mediation, but the most common type is mindfulness. Simply sit quietly where you won’t be disturbed, and observe your thoughts. Do not judge them, just notice them. Being aware of your thought can help you change them, and even still the mind. The more relaxed we are, the more energy we will have for healing the body.

3. Forest bathingForrest bathing is the practice of going in nature, or the forest to relax. Trees produce special essential oil like molecules that have been proven to improve the immune system. Going in nature also reduces cortisol. Trees produce phytoncides, which act to empower our immune system.

Mindset Tactics

1. Neuronal retrogradation

This is the process of going back in time to heal the past. Essentially processing things in a way that brings you back to the now, because that’s all there really is anyway. A lot of our energy is being syphoned by past mistakes that cloud our preset. Awareness is the first step. From there, we can know the first step to heal.

2. Instinctive elaboration

This is the concept that your brain will answer any question that you pose it. This is why it’s important to ask empowering questions that move your life forward. Were focused on the negative, and wondering why we get more of it. Know yourself, know your people, and ask empowering questions.

3. Build A Sound Proof Mind

You must build a sound proof mind, block out the noise. Negative conversations, influences, and media. Strip everything away that is not of excellence. Your mind is your own sound booth, make it sing victory. From this place, keep advancing.

4. Selective Focus

What we focus on tends to expand. Be intentional on what you focus on. Stop focusing on the nonsense, what is it doing for you? Stay free, and never surrender. Focus on what matters and grow your life.

5. Recognize The Opportunity

We have opportunities all around us, the question is are we going to recognize them or not. Oppurtunities for everything. The problem is that we don’t have a focus with the mission in mind, so they slip by.

Physical Practices

1. Cold therapy

Cold therapy has actually been around for a very long time. Around 400 BCE, Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine used it for a variety of ailments. Around the 18th century, cold water became novel because it was usually replaced with heated water because it was more readily available. During the 20th century it was largely replaced with pharmaceutical interventions, with the exception of athletic therapy. All throughout history, cold water has been used to strengthen the mind, body, and spirit. Ancient solders, like the Spartans have used cold water to be more adaptive in battle. For thousands of years, monks have integrated this into their spiritual routine.

2. The Most Important Skill

The most important skill in todays world is learning how to learn. This is because learning, unlearning and relearning can get where you want to be in any facet. Applying what you know and skill acquisition first requires learning. Whether you want to be healthier, wealthier, or have better relationships, it’s going to require learning in some form.

3. Mental toughness

Mental toughness is the ability to bounce back from adversity. It is also the ability to stay resilient and not get knocked down in the first place. This is important because on the way to success, there will be many obstacles, all designed to help us become the person were designed to be. Developing mental toughness and grit will allow you to stay the course and not let anything get in your way.