"Stress is not the enemy. Chronic stress without tools to manage it is."

Stress is a part of life, but it doesn't have to control your life. Learning to respond — not react — is key.

Tips:

1. 🧘 Start your day with a few minutes of deep breathing or silence.
2. 🏃 Move your body — even light stretching or walking reduces cortisol.
3. 🧠 Practice the "name it to tame it" rule: label what you're feeling.
4. 📉 Break tasks into tiny pieces. Progress = peace.
5. 🌼 Do one joyful thing daily — music, doodling, or watching the clouds.
6. 🚫 Learn to say “no” without guilt when you're overwhelmed.
7. 🖼️ Reframe your thoughts: instead of “I have to,” say “I get to.”
8. 📱 Unfollow people/accounts that drain your mental energy.