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September 9, 2024 12 mins

Today I'm talking about "stretch capacity"—an analogy comparing your ability to handle the stressors and challenges of daily life to the elasticity of rubber bands. Join me as l discuss how everyone has different limits and how these limits are tied to resilience. 

 

Key Points Covered in This Episode: 

00:00 Introduction to Stretch Capacity 

01:08 The Importance of Resilience 

02:50 Impact of Current Events

03:31 Building Resilience Reserves: Three Principles 

03:50 Principle 1: Focus on Habits 

05:57 Principle 2: Movement 

07:36 Principle 3: Practicing Gratitude 

11:52 Conclusion and Resources 

 

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