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Jan 6
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Has Stress Taken Over Your Life? Try Thi...

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
About this episode

You do not have to be a victim! Everyone struggles with stressful situations at some point in their life. And most of us know that too much stress isn't good for us. But in today's world, we're faced with all kinds of stress on a daily basis—there's no escaping it! Did you know that, according to the National Safety Council, stress contributes to as much as 80% of all disease and illness? Understanding that having to deal with stress is inevitable and that too much stress is really bad for your brain and health, it is critical to know how to deal with stress.

In this week's short video, Dr. Daniel Amen and his wife Tana Amen talk about stressors that they have faced and share the strategies that they personally use to overcome their anxieties. You will discover: How to use a fork in the road to change your life forever. That understanding the difference between blame and responsibility can empower you. The importance of where you focus your thoughts. You have a choice how you respond to the stress in your life!

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