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Relaxed women.

Ever found that when you are stressed sometimes your dyslexia traits become more of a barrier?

This hack might help you not only with your dyslexia but with life in general. Having a mindfulness/relaxation practice can help eliminate or reset some of the stresses in your life and help you cope with more stressful situations, in turn giving you the mental capacity to handle whichever dyslexia quirk might be an issue in that moment. Using an app like Headspace is a good way of getting into meditation; however, you do not have to have a mindfulness practice that is in the classical meditation sense. Practise mindfulness while pounding weights in the gym, on long runs, even lying on the bed with your eyes closed listening to your favourite album. Whatever works for you, the key to this hack is having better internal programming to deal with the stress.

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Lee Povey, a world-renowned track cycling coach, discovered his dyslexia at 50, shedding light on his lifelong struggles with writing. Despite excelling in math and science, expressing himself in words posed challenges. Online tests confirmed dyslexia, providing clarity to his difficulties.

Lee’s athletic journey became his refuge, excelling in sprint cycling within velodromes. His empathy and visionary thinking set him apart, both as an athlete and coach, guiding fellow cyclists.

However, an accident highlighted his own reluctance to seek and accept help, prompting a transformation. Lee’s experience led to establishing networks supporting men’s mental health, harnessing his dyslexia-empowered strengths.

Lee Povey’s story resonates beyond cycling, illustrating how challenges can become strengths. Tune in to his episode for insights:

This episode encapsulates the journey of discovery, resilience, and triumph, inspiring us to convert challenges into assets.