Neivh Browne

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Neivh Browne

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Personal Discovery

Hey everyone, I wanted to share something I recently learn't about myself (even though I’m sure people have mentioned it to me before, it just clicked for me now 😅). Back in school, I was always the kid who did homework early, and the same went for speeches—especially after my first speaking fail (so my speaking fear was definitely learned). My issue wasn’t a lack of confidence in my content; by the time my talk came around, I knew it inside out. But I’d obsess over it so much in the weeks leading up that I’d be overwhelmed with emotion and anxiety. On the day, I’d either shake uncontrollably, go red or just break down in tears. For the past 8 years since I left high school, I’ve had similar anxiety in my personal/work life, not just with speeches. Recently, I learned that to relieve my anxiety, it’s not just about exercising as people often suggest, but specifically about getting my heart rate up. It wasn’t enough to just walk at an easy pace—I needed to run, play a sport, or do an online dance class. It only worked if I really got my heart rate up. I think if I had done that before my talks, it would have helped me release all that emotional energy. I hope this tip about getting your heart rate up might help you 🙏

New comment Sep 2

Neivh Browne

1 like • Sep 2

@Will Alboasi It's so interesting and helpful to know! I actually discovered this by accident one day when I was stressed and decided to go for a run after work. Afterward, I felt much better. The next time I was stressed, I tried walking, but it didn’t help as much, and I wondered why. I checked my Garmin fitness watch and noticed that during the run, my heart rate moved from the "white" relaxed zone into the "blue/green" zone, indicating I was putting in more effort. With the walk, it stayed in the "white" zone. So, the next time I felt stressed, I tried a 10-minute cardio dance class on YouTube, I put in all my effort aiming to get into the "blue" or "green" zone, and almost immediately after I felt no anxiety. The key is to do it as soon as you feel stressed and not let it build up. With the goal of putting in as much effort as possible, it could be for as little as a few minutes if that's all you have. Your body always finds a way to release anxiety, but you can choose to do it through exercise in a healthy way rather than having an emotional breakdown or turning to outlets that are harmful to the body. In an office setting, perhaps you could try a 5 minute dance or cardio youtube class or even get a mini trampoline to jump on for 2-5 minutes? In saying that, please be mindful of any heart-related health conditions! 🙏