As a follow-up to our 3 part series on "addictions", we wanted to provide constructive ways to manage stress. Stress is a normal part of life; there is no way to completely avoid the stressors we face daily. However, what we can control is how we respond to that stress. In this episode, we share our 9 favorite ways to naturally manage stress:

1. Sleep
2. Supplements
3. Exercise
4. Breathwork
5. Mindset
6. Nature
7. Laughter
8. Saying "no"
9. Relationships

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Resources

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