Whether or not you have children at home, you have likely seen Disney’s new hit movie Encanto. Goodness knows millions of us have, and if you DO have children in your home, it’s likely you’ve seen it many times over. This film isn’t just popular with the young audience, either. Adults everywhere find themselves resonating with the various mental and emotional struggles each character is going through. Truly, it has brought the cultural conversation about mindfulness and emotional intelligence into the multi-generational mainstream in a way that only Disney could do.
So it is understandable that the new Inc.com article by Jeff Haden is getting some attention as well. In it, Haden discusses 3 science-backed ways to better manage stress. Citing several meta-analyses and his own personal experiences, Haden gives concrete advice that can be immediately applied to become more focused, more mindful, and ultimately let the stress we do feel pass over quickly and perhaps even gently. Give this brief but profound article a quick read and see if managing stress comes a little easier afterwards.