Ep. 110- How to Handle Stress Better with the Power of Pause

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Ever found yourself reacting to your children in ways you immediately regret? The space between trigger and response might be the most powerful parenting tool you've never fully utilized.

Stress, frustration, and overwhelm aren't personal failings—they're biological responses deeply wired into our nervous systems. When faced with the constant demands of parenting, our bodies interpret these challenges as threats, activating our fight-or-flight response and temporarily shutting down our capacity for rational thought. But what if just three seconds could change everything?

This episode reveals how a simple pause can completely transform your stress response. Through mindful breathing, physical grounding techniques, and practices like Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping), you can create vital space between feeling triggered and choosing your response. These micro-moments of awareness aren't just coping mechanisms—they're rewiring your brain, strengthening neural pathways that lead to more intentional parenting aligned with your deepest values.

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