CHILL with Dr. Tony Fernando
Wednesday’s webinar might send you to sleep… But not in the way you might think! Sleep specialist Dr. Tony Fernando will be chilling with Sir JK, discussing the powerful practice of meditation and how to introduce it into your life.
What will be covered in this session:
Sit back and relax during this fantastic session that tackles what it means to chill, with Dr. Tony Fernando and Sir John Kirwan, where they discuss different ways to relax, how to properly unwind from today’s modern stressors and how to tame the fight or flight response into a state of rest and digest.
Having strategies to help us manage our stress levels is really important for wellbeing. Dr. Fernando will share some tips and tricks for how to embed more chill techniques into our day, and how to embrace the powerful practice of meditation to help lower levels of cortisol that cause stress and anxiety we all face from time to time.
About Dr. Tony Fernando
Tony is a psychiatrist, sleep specialist, and academic. He has published in local and international research journals in sleep medicine and medical compassion, and has received a number of accolades in New Zealand and the Philippines.
Tony is also a regular guest sleep expert on TV and radio programs, and his work on the science of happiness and the importance of mindfulness has brought him a considerable public following.
Click here to listen to Dr. Tony Fernando on the Open Minded podcast.
Introduce chilling into your daily life with these articles:
The 6 Pillars: Chill. Relax and unwind
Finding strategies to help us manage our stress is really critical for wellbeing.
This means ensuring that there are times when we are able to fully unwind and truly chill - not just when we’re on holiday or at the weekends, but in small ways every day.
Here are some ways you can introduce chilling into your daily life.
Try this: Breathe to relax
Pausing in the day to breathe deeply is a helpful way to stop your body’s stress response. You can do it anywhere, at any time.
When we take deep breaths, we send a message to the brain that all is well, so the body can relax.
If you’ve never tried breathing from your diaphragm, then keep reading to learn how.
How to stop your smartphone ruling your life
At times when we’re separated from family and friends, being able to keep in touch via a smartphone can be a lifesaver.
However, despite their many pluses, smartphones can easily become all-consuming.
These tips will help you to get the benefits that come from having a smartphone without letting it rule your life.
6 mindfulness moments for daily life
Research suggests that regular mindfulness practice improves immune system functioning, makes lasting changes in our ability to focus, and helps us to manage difficult emotions and impulses.
When we are present, our interactions are more authentic and satisfying.
Here are some evidence-based mindfulness practices to help you be more mindful.
