S2E6: Stress: Responding vs Reacting, and Ways to Manage It

Stress is a pervasive, unavoidable part of life. For better or worse, it happens, and it's a good idea for us to get better at managing it. The more resilient we can be in response to negative events, the more we can respond to rather than react to them, the less stress we will let into our lives. Join me as I talk about stress, some causes, how our reactions can actually compound the stress we feel, and some ways to manage stress. 

Referenced in this episode:

Give Yourself the Gift of "I Will Handle It": https://coffeegritandinspiration.com/i-will-handle-it/Stress and Personality | Psych Central: https://psychcentral.com/lib/stress-and-personality/Respond vs. React | Mindful Minutes: https://mindfulminutes.com/respond-vs-react-how-to-keep-your-cool-in-times-of-stress/10 Ways To Change the Way You Deal With Stress | Lifehack.org: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-ways-change-the-way-you-deal-with-stress.htmlCauses of Stress | WebMD: https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress#1

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