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NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN
She started to incorporate other techniques into
her 60-second arsenal.
• The Mental Reset: She would visualize a
peaceful scene. A quiet beach. A snow-capped
mountain. Anything that calmed her mind and
broke the cycle of anxious thoughts.
• The Body Scan: She would quickly scan her
body, noticing where she was holding tension.
Her jaw. Her shoulders. Her stomach. And
she would consciously release that tension.
• The Gratitude Moment: She would think of
one thing she was grateful for. A simple
pleasure. A kind gesture. A small victory.
Shifting her attention, even for a few seconds,
helped to disrupt the negative thought
patterns.
She discovered that the 60-Second Stress Buster
wasn't a one-size-fits-all solution. It was a flexible tool,
a collection of techniques that she could adapt to
different situations.
The key was to have it ready. To use it proactively,
before the stress spiraled out of control.
It became her secret weapon. Her go-to defense
against the daily onslaught.
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