The Secret to Stress-Free Living Every Day
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'text': 'fear response when we sense danger the amygdala\xa0\nkicks into gear it floods our bodies with stress'}, {'start': '63.440', 'end': '71.520', 'text': "hormones this is the fight or flight response but\xa0\nhere's the good news we can train our amygdala to"}, {'start': '71.520', 'end': '79.520', 'text': 'be calmer we can do this with neuroplasticity\xa0\nthis means our brain can change and form'}, {'start': '79.520', 'end': '87.280', 'text': "new connections like building a muscle we can\xa0\nstrengthen our brain's ability to stay calm under"}, {'start': '87.280', 'end': '97.760', 'text': 'pressure we know big events can be stressful\xa0\nbut what about the little things checking emails'}, {'start': '97.760', 'end': '106.560', 'text': 'before bed can spike anxiety scrolling through\xa0\nsocial media can fuel feelings of inadequacy'}, {'start': '106.560', 'end': '114.000', 'text': 'even rushing through your morning routine can\xa0\nset a stressful tone for the day these small'}, {'start': '114.000', 'end': '124.000', 'text': 'seemingly insignificant habits add up they keep\xa0\nour brains in a constant state of lowgrade stress'}, {'start': '124.000', 'end': '130.560', 'text': 'by becoming aware of these hidden stressors\xa0\nwe can start to minimize their impact on our'}, {'start': '130.560', 'end': '143.840', 'text': "lives section four the shrinking brain a stressful\xa0\nreality here's a fact that might surprise you"}, {'start': '143.840', 'end': '150.960', 'text': 'chronic stress can actually shrink the size of our\xa0\nbrains studies have shown that prolonged exposure'}, {'start': '150.960', 'end': '158.800', 'text': 'to stress hormones can damage the hippocampus\xa0\nthis is the part of our brain responsible for'}, {'start': '158.800', 'end': '166.800', 'text': 'learning and memory this is not meant to scare\xa0\nyou but to empower you by understanding the very'}, {'start': '166.800', 'end': '174.080', 'text': 'real impact stress has on our brains we can\xa0\nbe more motivated to make changes reducing'}, {'start': '174.080', 'end': '179.360', 'text': "stress isn't just about feeling better in the\xa0\nmoment it's about protecting our long-term brain"}, {'start': '179.360', 'end': '191.360', 'text': "health section five 5 minutes to calm your daily\xa0\ndose of serenity you don't need a complete life"}, {'start': '191.360', 'end': '199.360', 'text': 'overhaul to experience calm start with just 5\xa0\nminutes each day find a quiet space and focus on'}, {'start': '199.360', 'end': '209.520', 'text': 'these four things: sunlight step outside for a few\xa0\nminutes and soak up some natural light breathing'}, {'start': '209.520', 'end': '216.800', 'text': 'take slow deep breaths filling your lungs and\xa0\nexhaling slowly gratitude reflect on three things'}, {'start': '216.800', 'end': '223.840', 'text': "you're grateful for in this moment movement\xa0\ndo some light stretches or take a short walk"}, {'start': '223.840', 'end': '232.320', 'text': 'these simple practices can shift your brain\xa0\nfrom a state of stress to one of calm make'}, {'start': '232.320', 'end': '240.000', 'text': 'them a non-negotiable part of your day and watch\xa0\nyour relationship with stress transform remember'}, {'start': '240.000', 'end': '248.320', 'text': 'building emotional resilience is a journey\xa0\nnot a destination start with small steps and'}, {'start': '248.320', 'end': '257.040', 'text': 'celebrate your progress along the way calm is\xa0\na skill you can master one mindful breath at a'}, {'start': '257.040', 'end': '264.480', 'text': 'time thank you for joining us on this journey\xa0\nto serenity if you found these tips helpful'}, {'start': '264.480', 'end': '271.440', 'text': 'and want more content to help you master\xa0\ncalm make sure to subscribe to our channel'}, {'start': '271.440', 'end': '277.920', 'text': 'click the subscribe button and hit the bell\xa0\nicon to get notified whenever we upload new'}, 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