Tax season can feel overwhelming, even for people who enjoy working with numbers. In this Flashcards Friday episode, Gabrielle breaks down the science behind why taxes trigger stress and offers three practical, math-inspired strategies to make the process more manageable. By understanding how your brain processes complexity and anxiety, you can approach taxes with clarity, structure, and a stronger sense of control.

What You'll Learn

1. How working memory overload contributes to tax season overwhelm, and how to reduce it
2. A simple Bayesian-style approach to managing financial anxiety with real evidence
3. How reframing taxes as part of a larger historical and personal narrative can reduce stress and increase motivation

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