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Apr 2023
33m 53s

Karen Dillon: The Microstress Effect

FRANKLINCOVEY
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Episode 254 | Join NYT bestselling author Karen Dillon as she demystifies a powerful force in our everyday lives that can be challenging to name, yet it’s something we all experience: microstress. Karen speaks about the hidden epidemic of small moments of anxiety that infiltrate both our work and personal lives, and outlines what you can do to fight back. ... Show More
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