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E117: Breathe, Ground, Repeat: Mastering Stress in Minutes
Stress—it’s something we all face, but for adult children of dysfunction, it can feel even heavier. Growing up in chaos often leaves us more reactive to life’s challenges. But stress doesn’t have to control you. Today, I’m sharing quick tools you can use to calm down in the moment."
What Stress Is:
Stress is your body’s natural reaction to challenges, triggering a fight-or-flight response. While this helps in emergencies, chronic stress—like ongoing worries—takes a toll on your body and mind.
Tools to Calm Stress Instantly:
Deep Breathing: Try box breathing: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4…
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