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Stress management for resilience

Stress management for resilience

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Stress management for resilience

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According to, well, every psychological study I've come across lately, our stress levels have skyrocketed. When we face more challenges, we become stressed. And when we're stressed, it can feel very difficult to navigate challenges. Isn't it ironic? To disrupt this cycle and lean into resilience, stress management is key. Let's talk about three ways that you can manage your stress levels. First, develop a mindfulness practice. Stress tends to catapult you into worries about the future or regrets about the past. With mindfulness, you bring yourself back to the present moment. I'm not going to sugarcoat it, though. Mindfulness is so much easier said than achieved. It requires practice and dedication, but you can start just by taking three slow, intentional breaths whenever you find yourself stressed or overwhelmed. There's a reason why breathing is so synonymous with mindfulness. Observing your breath and being intentional about it is the easiest way to bring yourself into the present…

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