Mind-based – healthy ways to manage stress

From the book – Chapter 7: Stress and the Body

Mind-based

Cognitive reframing: notice catastrophic thoughts ("Everything is ruined") and replace with balanced ones ("This is difficult, but I can take one step at a time").
Mindfulness and meditation: attention to the present without harsh judgement; can reduce rumination over time.
Prayer and spiritual practices: for many, faith, chanting, scripture, and satsang (a supportive spiritual gathering) provide comfort, meaning, and community.

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Meera, Age 38 – Meera worked long hours, cared for ageing parents, and managed the household. She felt rushed and tense. She slept late, skipped meals, and drank multiple cups…

Bhagavad Gita 2.14 – Contacts with the world give cold and heat, pleasure and pain. They come and go; they are not lasting. Endure them, O Bharata.