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Every challenge at work has a tech “solution.” Stressed? Get a timer, or a soothing sound app. Overwhelmed?  A bot can remind you to drink water. Here’s a game where you can breathe with whales. Gadgets buzz your wrist or zap your ear, promising calm on demand.

But I’ve found the real fix is not on any screen. It’s daylight, sneakers, and a deep breath.

A leader I know was swamped by merger chaos. He started slipping out for 10-minute walks to clear his head.

Honestly? He was just dodging work, not following some big plan. But it worked. It snapped him out of his “ugh, now what?” mode. He’d come back lighter, calmer, steadier. No apps, no monthly fees. 

This episode is about how tiny real habits build resilience and help you hit reset when it all feels like too much.