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For the Burned Out, Fried, and Exhausted | Emily & Amelia Nagoski

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Facing Stress as Evolutionary Survival

When faced with a stressor, the brain triggers a physiological stress response that includes adrenaline and cortisol, similar to being chased by a lion. The stress response aims to prepare the body to either fight or flee. In a scenario where one successfully escapes the stressor, there is a feeling of relief and gratitude, emphasizing the evolutionary adaptive nature of stress responses in ensuring survival.

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