Amazon recently reported a $482 million quarterly profit—its largest ever. Even with the record-setting returns, the earnings report came up much lower than analysts predicted. In response, Amazon’s stock plummeted.

Rapid unexpected changes like this create turmoil for investors and executives. With the majority of CEOs physically unfit and at high cardiac risk, these types of stressful events pose a legitimate health threat if not managed effectively. Acute or chronic stress can also adversely affect a large number of systems in the body.

 To lower the impact of stress on the body, meditation teacher John Kabat-Zinn started a mindfulness program called mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR). Research shows that both MBSR and mindfulness directly decrease stress. In addition, there are many physical health benefits linked to mindfulness practice:

• Strengthens immune system and bodily response to stressful situations
• Enhances brain structure
• Lowers blood pressure
• Improves digestion
• Helps with weight loss

 Put your body on the path better health. Learn to respond to stressful events in mindful ways that help you function at a high level—even after a sell-off.

I am interested in learning more about Furthr’s mindfulness course.

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