The PBR Method to Reduce Stress

Life is full of challenges, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck in a negative mindset. We all face moments that test our patience, resilience, and ability to navigate the storm gracefully.

But what if there were practical tools and insightful perspectives that could help us rise above these challenges and transform our lives?

In a recent episode of the Unstoppable Grit podcast, I spoke with Michael OBrien (He/Him) , creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude app.

Imagine you're cycling, feeling the wind in your hair, and suddenly, a speeding SUV shatters your world. You escape death by a hair's breadth, and in that moment, everything changes.

Michael O'Brien teaches us the transformative power of mindfulness-based stress reduction. With solid clinical data to support its effectiveness, mindfulness offers many benefits for overall well-being.

Three profound insights that will help you reduce stress.

1?? Embrace mindfulness: Michael initially kept his meditation practice a secret, fearing it would be seen as a weakness. But he soon realized that it helped him become more focused, aware, and calm, leading to success in his career. Mindfulness can benefit us all.

2?? PBR technique: PBR, which stands for "pause, take a few breaths, and reflect," helped Michael bring thoughtfulness to his approach to life. By incorporating short moments of reflection throughout the day, he found greater resilience and clarity in navigating challenges.

3?? Mindful response: Michael encourages us to acknowledge and feel our emotions and consider how to channel them constructively instead of getting trapped in negative emotions or victim mentality. By practicing mindfulness, we can shift our perspective and respond more mindful and empowered.

Are you ready to hear the practical steps of the PBR method to reduce stress?

Tune into the episode The PBR Method to Reduce Stress with Michael O'Brien on the Unstoppable Grit Podcast.

After this Episode, You Will Be Able to ...

• Apply the PBR Method to reduce stress
• Shift perspective and take control of your life
• Practice 1 minute of mindful meditation

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Meet your host, Danielle Cobo

Danielle Cobo is an international female speaker for organizations, associations, and the public sector. She works with audiences to harness the grit and resilience to lead through change.

With over 15 years of corporate experience in the medical sales industry, she knows how to build high-performing teams that increase sales, productivity, and employee retention. Her expertise includes corporate resilience and burnout prevention.

Danielle is the author of “Unstoppable Grit: Breakthrough the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals” and hosts the globally top-rated podcast "Unstoppable Grit Podcast with Danielle Cobo.”

As a former Fortune 500 Senior Sales Manager, she led her team through downsizing, restructuring, and acquisitions to become the #1 sales team in the nation. As a result, she was awarded Region Manager of the Year. Her resiliency motivated her to earn four consecutive national Sales Excellence Awards in a male-dominated industry.

While her husband, a Blackhawk pilot in the Army, deployed to Iraq for a year, Danielle learned to balance a demanding job while caring for their energetic 1.5-year-old twin boys, who possess more energy than a squirrel after a triple espresso.

Danielle’s resilience led her to start her own business, helping others develop the grit, resilience, and courage to thrive in life and business.

Her tenacious attitude stems from being raised by an ambitious mother and recovering from being taken from her father and cast out at 17 years of age.

She is a two-time, 3-day, 60-mile walker for the Susan G. Koman Foundation.

Danielle has a bachelor’s in communication with a minor in psychology from the California State University, Fullerton, Certification in Inclusive and Ethical Leadership from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business, and accreditation in Human Behavior from Personality Insights. Inc., and Leadership from Boston Breakthrough Academy.

She is a member of the National Speakers Association, the Central Florida National Speakers Association Chapter, Innovation Women, and a former member of Working Women of Tampa Bay. Danielle serves on the Military Advisory, Workforce Development, and Women of Influence Committees of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. She is also a contributing writer for Women's Quarterly Magazine.

Her experience includes serving as a Training Pillar on the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone Committee and Career Transition Advisor for Dallas Professional Women.

Through Danielle's captivating storytelling, content-rich and motivational style, she empowers individuals and organizations to cultivate unwavering resilience, igniting a transformative path towards increased sales, productivity, employee retention, and collaboration.