Psychology Unplugged

Stress Management

Apr 21, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Bike Fall Sparks Stress Talk

  • Dr. Nigro recounts falling off his bike and feeling stressed momentarily but then laughing when he realized he was okay.
  • This incident sparked his episode topic: stress and how we individually perceive and respond to it.
INSIGHT

Individual and Eustress Explained

  • Humans experience stress uniquely, varying individually to what they perceive as stressful.
  • "Eustress" is beneficial stress, like when working out or learning, contrasting typical negative stress.
ADVICE

Use Deep Breathing to Calm

  • Practice deep breathing for five minutes to calm your nervous system and reduce physical stress.
  • Use this technique to disengage briefly from stressful situations and regain composure.
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