The moment you feel that familiar tightness in your chest - whether from a work deadline, a difficult conversation, or just the general overwhelm of daily life - your instinct is to resist. Push it away. Armor up. Build walls between yourself and the discomfort.
This resistance feels productive. It feels like you're doing so…
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