CHAPTER FOUR
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how to beat stress and anxiety
Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
—Anonymous
STRESS IS DEFINED as an anxious state where the pressures we face exceed our ability to cope. Obviously, this is a huge issue that both men and women face; however, the American Psychological Association says women regularly report higher levels of stress than men.
Why?
Turns out, there’s much debate on this topic. Some people say we’re too “busy.” (Remember that?) Others say we’re simply more attuned to our own well-being—or lack thereof. Still others say we have a propensity to keep our feelings buttoned up, ...
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