Cards & Exercises

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It’s All Your Fault! Understanding Blaming as a Response to Stress

“This is all your fault.” “I can’t trust you to do anything right.” “If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t be in this situation!” Have

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The Thin Gray Line: Having Fun vs. Making Fun of Others

Humor, jokes, and levity are important in everyday life. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, making it a super-healthy way to release the stress of

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Stress And Mind-Reading: Why We Make Assumptions About Others’ Behavior

Anka’s heart races as she enters the boardroom, ready to present her crucial pitch. She’s been up practicing all week, and now it’s crunch time.

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How Stress Makes Us Self-Centered (And 3 Fixes)

Nobody likes a show-off. And no one enjoys feeling patronized. But we’ve all been there – when someone won’t stop talking about themselves, or what

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Everyone’s Out To Get Me! How Stress Can Cause Distrust

Have you ever hesitated about accepting a colleague’s help when the stakes were high? Perhaps you didn’t think they’d do a good enough job or