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Kristi Keller 🇨🇦's avatar

I will attest to the deep breathing methods! I know it sounds woo but pausing and focusing on breath for even the shortest time is life-changing in a stressful situation.

For me, the jury is out on the "will it matter in two months" thing though. It depends what the situation is. Some things might be worse in two months if you don't get a handle on it immediately, of if ypu don't have the means to handle it.

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Donna McArthur's avatar

These are great suggestions and I love that you included Amy Cuddy's video. I've called on her power stance many times over the years.

I often use the physiological sigh that I learned from Andrew Huberman which he explains in his podcast. His lab (I think it was his lab?) researched students during the pandemic and found it to be one of the most effective ways to decrease stress in real time. It's two inhales followed by one long exhale.

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