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Stress

By Adam Rifkin

Believe it or not, collecting stress-reducing anecdotes and techniques is a hobby of mine.

I've put the best ones I've found so far in this stash...

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Don't study for exams by "studying." Instead, take practice tests, which help you remember better under stress.

Rethinking the Placebo Effect: How Our Minds Actually Affect Our Bodies | Brain Pickings

Male Athletes Are More Likely to Choke Under Pressure Than Female Athletes

APA Survey Reveals 2016 Presidential Election Source of Significant Stress for More Than Half of Americans

How to Hack Stress

Can Personality Traits Predict Who Chokes Under Pressure?

This Is How To Resist Distraction: 4 Secrets To Remarkable Focus

How To Be Resilient: 8 Steps To Success When Life Gets Hard, by Eric Barker

How the Brain Adapts to Deal with Extreme Stress

Why You Should Never Tell Someone to Relax

People who are more forgiving can better handle stress.

Stressing Yourself a Bit For Work You Enjoy Can Be Healthy

This Is How To Get Healthy: 6 Research-Backed Secrets by Eric Barker

13 Brilliant Gadgets and Tools to Help Stress Management

Harvard-trained researcher Shawn Achor told Oprah the 5-step secret to happiness, including breathing and the happy secret to better work.

Psychobiotics: Gut Bacteria Spotted Consuming Brain Chemicals for the First Time

Marc Benioff has a simple stress-reducing technique: Mindfulness Meditation

Mara Wilson Technique for Calming Anxiety: Deep Breathing

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If you have an anxiety disorder, or are just going through some hard times right now, it helps to remember these things.

18 Incredible Science-Based Benefits of Regular Sauna Use

The Hard Data on Being a Nice Boss

Contrary to previous research, percent of people resilient to major life stressors is 48%, compared to the 81% found previously.

Why We Can't Just Get Rid of Anxiety and Distress

15 science-backed ways to relax include tense and relax toes, and take deep breaths.

The Science of How Meditation Changes the Brain and Body to Reduce Stress and Inflammation, by the New York Times

Sugar may be as damaging to the brain as extreme stress or abuse.

People aged 40-59 are least happy and most anxious.

Burnout and the Brain

Stanford scientist Emma Seppala says we wear our work stress like a badge of honor, but it's hurting our health and success.

The message our children need to hear but almost never do: English teacher Peter Greene on One Wrong Move Syndrome

All About Essential Oils for Anxiety Relief

Reduce Your Stress First Before You Start Building Better Habits

Children with pets have less stress and anxiety.

Not Your Mother’s Retirement Home: Retirement communities get creative...

Cats have less stress when they have access to boxes.

One Research Backed Way to Effectively Manage Your Stressful and Busy Schedule: Write Down Your Personal Values, by James Clear

The Real Reason Humans Cry: The Science of Crying

Stress hormone could be a significant environmental factor responsible for Alzheimer's.

Phobias may be memories passed down in genes from ancestors.

Holding a loved one's hand during a stressful time makes you feel less stressed.

Rough day? Time to visit the Rage Room, where destruction is encouraged...

It's impossible, said pride. It's risky, said experience. It's pointless, said reason. Give it a try, whispered the heart.

The Science of Stress and How Our Emotions Affect Our Susceptibility to Burnout and Disease | Brain Pickings

Kelly McGonigal TED Talk on How to Make Stress Your Friend, plus 7 Ways to Hack Your Brain

The secret to never being frustrated again

Harvard neuroscientist Sara Lazar: Meditation not only reduces stress, but also changes your brain.

The Secret to Eliminating Stress, According to Research | TIME

Why Big Caloric Deficits and Lots of Activity Can Hurt Fat Loss

5 ways to lower stress naturally

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