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You’re Overwhelmed (And It’s Not Your Fault)
By Amishi Jha — 2020
We’re living in volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous times. Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explains ten ways your brain reacts—and how mindfulness can help you survive, and even thrive.
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