Life Hack #90: Close the Stress Cycle
Ever felt like stress was just piling up, and you couldn’t shake it off? How about sleepless nights or racing thoughts?
September 19, 2023
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Ever felt like stress was just piling up, and you couldn’t shake it off? How about sleepless nights or racing thoughts?
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by stress or struggle to focus on tasks? Have you ever thought about how things like hobbies, exercise, or even gaming can actually be good for you?
Have you ever found yourself trying to control things that you really don’t need to? How might giving away control lead to a more productive and fulfilling work or home environment?
Have you ever been so engrossed in an activity that time seemed to fly by? Have you ever been lost in the moment?
Have you ever wondered why it’s easier to remember a phone number with seven digits rather than ten? Have you experienced the struggle of trying to juggle multiple pieces of information in your mind at once?
Have you ever wondered why it’s easier to remember a phone number with seven digits rather than ten? Have you experienced the struggle of trying to juggle multiple pieces of information in your mind at once?
What are you passionate about? How can having diverse interests positively impact wellbeing?
Have you ever experienced differing, perhaps opposing, emotions at the same time? Have you ever heard the term emotional ambivalence?