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Oct 2024
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3351: [Part 2] Secrets to a Less Stressf...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3351:

Dr. Lisa Firestone shares powerful strategies for reducing stress by shifting our perspective, practicing self-compassion, and identifying triggers. Techniques like mindfulness, breathing exercises, and taking positive action help us face challenges with resilience. These steps allow us to cultivate a calmer, more balanced approach to life's demands.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/secrets-less-stressful-life/

Quotes to ponder:

"Self-compassion allows us to see our flaws or limitations without hating ourselves, and therefore, we can take steps to make changes."

"If we take a moment to pause to see this instead as a challenge, a natural bump in the road of life, we can change the way we feel inside when facing the very same external circumstances."

"Anything we can do to help squeeze more joy, peace, and meaning out of our day is a worthy pursuit that everyone deserves."

Episode references:

The RAIN Approach by Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com

Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org

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