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Learning physical relaxation skills is sufficient
If you want to improve your ability to cope with myths about stress, it certainly helps to practice activities like meditation and mindfulness, and it’s great to keep up with favorite hobbies that relax your body. However, this approach isn’t enough for most people, as it doesn’t actually tackle the major beliefs, assumptions, and fears influencing your response to myths about stress.
Taking a critical look at how you think about stress can give you valuable new insights. Meanwhile, therapy or self-help guides can teach you how to challenge these underlying thoughts and replace them with more effective beliefs.
