Use the ‘Beads on a String’ Trick to Stay Calm in Troubling Times

From Inc.com | September 25, 2025

The Inc. article highlights a concept featured in Greater Good Magazine showing that viewing each moment as a “bead on a string” — rather than reacting to constant outrage — can help slow down stress, broaden perception, and support calmer, more intentional responses in turbulent times.

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