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Daily Power Lesson #7: From Panic to Power: How to Regulate Your Nervous System in High-Stress Moments

Coco Duan, Fortune 500 Senior Executive Turned Life & Leadership Coach Episode 7

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Ever feel like your body goes into full-on panic mode after one urgent email?

Even when your brain knows you're not in danger… your body doesn’t.

Picture this: You get a surprise email about a high-stakes meeting with the CEO in 48 hours.

Your heart races. 

Your chest tightens. 

Your mind goes blank.

 You’re not just stressed—you’re hijacked by your nervous system.

✅ Your nervous system responds to perceived danger, not actual risk
✅ You can bring your body back to calm in just a few minutes, with the right tools

Try this:
• Feel your feet on the ground
• Breathe with a longer exhale
• Shake off the tension
• Cry, dance, punch—whatever your body needs to complete the stress cycle

What’s your go-to way to calm down when the pressure hits?

#EmotionalRegulation #InnerLeadership #UnshakableConfidence



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