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One small thing happens, and you snap. That's not because something is wrong with you. Therapists call it the window of tolerance. nervewindow.com/sp/?utm_sour…

I came. I saw. I left. 🏮🐿️ How long do you usually stay at a party?

Her friend texted at lunch. It's 10 pm and she still hasn't replied. It's not because she doesn't care. She had no energy left to explain her day.

Before coffee, I hate people. ☕🐿️ After coffee, I feel good about it. Which one are you right now?

Beautiful things are here with us all of the time. 🌸🐿️ What small beautiful thing did you notice today?

Did you go outside today? No. 🍿🐿️ How many of these were a no for you today?

He made a joke at dinner. Everyone laughed, so she laughed too. It wasn't funny to her. Have you ever laughed when it hurt?

I'm tired, and I don't want to do anything. 🛁🐿️ How long would you rest if you could?

I'm a Barbie girl in a corporate world. ☕🐿️ 6am alarm, panic included. Who's the same?

Bless this mess. 🎨🐿️ I'm done being stressed. Tag someone who needs this.

She said yes when she meant no, three times today. Her chest got tighter every time. What did you say yes to today?

Raise your hand if you're afraid to go to sleep. 🙋🐿️ Because when you wake up, you have to go to work. Same?

You can't control everything. Sometimes you just need to relax. 🐿️ What are you letting go of today?

If I stay home, I overthink. 🏕️🐿️ If I go out, I overspend. Which one are you?

Stop stressing over what you can't control. 🌅🐿️ You did enough today. Save this for tonight.

You're not lazy. Your body is on alarm. Try the physiological sigh: breathe in through your nose, take a little more air in, then let it all out slowly. Did your shoulders just drop?

I'm officially in my silly goose era. 🪿🐿️ No more stressing over things I can't control. Who's joining?

How a short walk once a week can lift your mood. Older adults who looked for something amazing on a weekly walk smiled more and felt less stressed on normal days (Sturm, 2022). This week, put your phone in your pocket and look up until something surprises you.

Dear problems, give me a short break. 📮🐿️ What would you write in your letter?

Here's how to manage stress at work. First step: don't go. 🛏️🐿️ Who else is staying under the blanket today?

I tried vitamins, magnesium, exercise and eight hours of sleep... 🐿️🛍️ Be honest. What actually calms you down?