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Anuj Shrestha
The Big Idea Series/Microstressed Out

How Small Stresses Snowball

February 7, 2023

Summary.   

Microstresses — small moments of stress that seem manageable on their own but accumulate over time — are often hard to detect until you’re completely overwhelmed. These three case studies can help you understand how microstresses start, what they feel like when you’re in the thick of them, and how to prevent them from spiraling out of control.

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