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April 16, 2023 50 mins

This week on Good Influence we're talking about stress and resilience; the difference between stress and anxiety, managing stresses that we can't get rid of and how we adapt and recover after particularly tough times


Dr. Sam Akbar is a clinical psychologist, trauma specialist, and author of her book 'Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience.' She also founded newsletter The Mindful Minute, providing busy women with quick and practical tools to help them manage their stress and feel happier.


If you want to learn more, here's where to find Sam and her recommendations: 

Instagram: @drsam_akbar

Twitter: @drsam_akbar

Book: Stressilient


Something to read: Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl

Something to watch: Ferris Beuller's Day Off

Something to listen to: 'We Can Do Hard Things' Podcast

 

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