Fort Gordon R2 Performance Center

If you have worked with our team you likely remember learning about Deliberate Breathing. There are many ways to practice deliberate breathing and it often goes hand in hand with the practice of mindfulness.

We wanted to share a podcast episode from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (October 2020) where WRAIR Minds' podcast host Capt. Tom Nassif guides listeners through an "inner resource" exercise, which aids in decision-making and emotional control during stressful times.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inner-resource-and-introduction/id1537589957?i=1000496233636

We know that some of you are getting some much needed down time at home during the holiday season. Now is a great time to reevaluate if you are getting the quality sleep you need and deserve. Here are 5 ways you can improve the quality of your sleep.

If you are looking for something to read as part of your new sleep routine...one of our team's favorite books is Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker. Check it out!

The way we respond to news shared to us by those we care about, matters. Dr. Shelly Gable's research shows that there is only one response style that enhances the well-being of both parties and strengthens the relationship. That is Active Constructive Responding.

Are you showing authentic interest and elaborating on the experience of the person that shares news with you? If you said no and notice that you respond in the other styles shown and you care about enhancing the relationship you have with that person...then it may be worth reflecting on how you can be actively constructively respond.