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2.0 HOW TO MANAGE STRESS IN CONFLICT: WAYS TO STOP OVERREACTING AND REGAIN CONTROL
Your hands are sweating. Your heart is racing. Your throat tightens as you try to hold back tears.
Not exactly what being “in control” looks like—especially in the middle of a difficult conversation.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And here’s the truth: what you’re experiencing is completely normal.
Uncomfortable? Yes.
Embarrassing? Maybe.
But normal.
You are in a stress response—and when your body sounds the alarm, it becomes nearly impossible to think clearly, stay present, or communicate effectively. Yet, in these moments, the stakes are often high. The more you try to push through, the…
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