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David Creswell – Exploring Equanimity

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Master Your Stress: Awareness is Key

Stress occurs when the demands of a situation surpass our coping resources, leading to feelings of overwhelm and physiological responses like increased heart rate and cortisol release. This biological cascade is essential for mobilizing the fight or flight response, enabling us to manage immediate threats. However, often we experience stress from anticipations of future events that may never materialize. Therefore, it is crucial to develop skills that allow for effective management of these stressors. Mindfulness interventions are particularly effective, as they cultivate awareness of our reactions in stressful scenarios, enabling better coping strategies.

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