Habits on Purpose

185. Why Stress Hijacks Your Brain and How to Pivot in the Moment


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Life is going sideways. You're snapping at your people, overthinking, doom scrolling, or eating all the snacks. You know things aren't going well, but it feels like you just can't stop, and you can't get out of the pattern. The momentum of these moments can feel impossible to interrupt, even when you're fully aware that what you're doing isn't working.

 

In this episode, I'm sharing the neuroscience behind why we get stuck in these reactive patterns and how our brain's survival mode takes over when we're stressed. Through a simple three-step process, you can interrupt the stress spiral and access more choice. The key isn't waiting for the perfect moment or overhauling everything; it's about creating what I call "one-degree shifts."

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/185
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Habits on PurposeBy Kristi Angevine, MD

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