Thinking Through It

Thinking Through It

The High Cost of Stress

Live a Healthier, Happier Life.

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Alejandro Betancourt
Nov 11, 2022
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“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” — Sydney J. Harris

You may be thinking to yourself, “We already know this. Why is he writing about it?” I find needing to remind myself to stay mindful of my stress levels. You may need this reminder too.

It’s easy to let stress take over and steer our decision-making. After all, we are all logical people. Then why do we sometimes act in illogical ways?

It’s essential to keep in mind that stress affects everyone differently. Some people might be able to deal with a high-stress job just fine but struggle to make decisions at a party or on the weekends.

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