January 29, 2018

When Faking Positivity Causes More Stress

Sometimes it's best to "fake it until you make it," but there are definitely times when this plan can backfire. When it comes to managing stress, sometimes you can fake your way into feeling less so by slowing your breathing until your body is more relaxed and your mind follows suit. But other times, you can make yourself feel more stressed before you know it. Here's more on when to fake your way to feeling less stressed, and when it's best to be honest with yourself.
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Sometimes you can fake your way into feeling more calm, but other times that can just create more stress. Here's when to pretend, and when it's best to just be honest with yourself.
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