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Inside a 10-Day Vipassana Meditation Retreat: My Decade-Long Journey Toward Stillness and Self-Compassion
Have you ever wondered what really happens inside a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat? No phone. No talking. No exercise. No dinner. ...
Ling Shi
7 min read


3 Science-Backed Practices to Calm Your Mind and Body When You’re Overwhelmed
Feeling tense or overwhelmed lately?You’re not alone. Stress has become the modern default — a constant background hum many of us barely...
Ling Shi
4 min read


How Breathwork Helps Me Stay Calm Under Pressure (And How It Can Help You Too)
Imagine sitting on a boat, the sun glinting off the water, my target 50 meters down below. My goal: descend in one breath, grab the tag...
Ling Shi
3 min read


Diving Deep, Rising Stronger: 10 Freediving Lessons for Stress Management and Peak Performance on a Freediving Competition
I share my learning from freediving competition and how to achieve high performance under stress
Ling Shi
2 min read


How to Calm Down Quickly: 2mins Breathing Technique for Stress Relief
Calm your nerves in 2 minutes with the physiological sigh, a science-backed breathing technique.
Ling Shi
3 min read


Reduce Stress with the Cold Water Face Dip Technique: Rediscovering an Innate Talent
Ever notice in movies when the hero splashes their face with cold water before tackling a challenge? It's not just cinematic flair; it's...
Ling Shi
3 min read


Closing the Daily Stress Cycle: The Only Thing You Need to Do to Preventing Burnout
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, stress is an inevitable companion. Whether it's deadlines at work, family obligations, or...
Ling Shi
3 min read


The Power of Walking: A Game-Changer in Reducing Stress
Feeling overwhelmed at work? Stuck in a rut? It's time to lace up your shoes and hit the pavement. One of the most effective stress...
Ling Shi
3 min read


How to Manage Stress Effectively: The 2M2S2J Method for Preventing Burnout
What is stress: Stress is a natural response to demands placed on the body or mind. When faced with a challenging situation, whether...
Ling Shi
4 min read


How to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder: My 5S5E Stress Management Strategy for Overcoming Winter Blues
During my years in Berlin, I found myself feeling SAD – both literally and figuratively, as I grappled with Seasonal Affective Disorder...
Ling Shi
2 min read
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