life

  • Buffer time

    I feel incredibly creative and motivated when I have buffer time. Buffer time includes train or bus rides where I have no choice but to sit and wait. Or when I was in quarantine. The parameters of buffer time include an unexpected or expected large X amount of time where they’re physically and logistically in

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  • How to breathe better

    Breathing deeper and exhaling slowly activates the diaphragm, which sends messages to the vagus nerve to turn on the parasympathetic nervous system. Once your body believes it’s in a more parasympathetic state (even if your mind is still trying to manage the stress), you’ll be calmer, more relaxed, and able to lower your heart rate.

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  • Competitions done right

    How do we make music competitions a positive and nurturing experience? How do we navigate through the competitive, win-lose, and often tortuous nature of these contests? On top of that, how can jury members, organisers, and the administration ensure that competitors will WANT to come back because they’re able to get so much value out

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  • My future Insta bio

    Chris Au: concert pianist, singer/songwriter, podcast host, entrepreneur, investor, filmmaker, motivational speaker, writer, home cook, scientist, brother, son, husband, Lover of Life. Is this so crazy?

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