An Interesting Science-Based Stress Reducer

"What does it mean to 'put things into perspective'? It's expounded on from all corners of the internet, serving as the go-to mantra for self-help gurus. But as a behavioral scientist, I'm not sold. In most cases, it's a vague, blanket-style statement that has little practical meaning. It doesn't do much at all to reduce a person's anxiety. And anxiety, we know, is best resolved through actionable coping-based tactics.

"The emotionally intelligent see valuable insights in this four-word phrase. They see what it really means when you say 'put things into perspective.' It begins with the brain."

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