When stress or discomfort shows up, how do you respond? In this episode, Dr. Robyne breaks down four common coping strategies—escaping, avoiding, ignoring, and delaying—and reveals why every behavior serves a purpose. You’ll discover how to spot your own patterns, recognize whether they’re helping or hindering your well-being and long-term goals, and shift from autopilot to intentional action. Plus, a reminder that rest and recovery are vital parts of resilience. 

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• Previous episode on accountability: Accountability Starts with You 
• Previous episode on having difficult conversations: How to Have a Difficult Conversation 

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