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LESS STRESS: MORE “YES”
Billie emerged from the escape room, buzzing with
energy. She felt… exhilarated. Alive.
It was just an escape room. A few hours of her life.
But it had made a difference.
It had reminded her that life wasn't just about
surviving. It was about thriving. It was about seeking
out new experiences, even small ones.
It was about embracing the unexpected.
She started to look for other micro-adventures.
She tried a new restaurant. She took a different
route home from work. She went to a poetry slam. She
signed up for Tango lessons.
Each one was small. Each one was manageable.
But each one added a spark of excitement, a touch of
novelty, to her daily routine.
She discovered that micro-adventures weren't just
about having fun. They were also a powerful stress
reliever.
They broke the monotony of her routine. They
forced her to be present. They reminded her that life
was full of possibilities.
They also made her more resilient. When she faced
challenges at work, she remembered the feeling of
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