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Smarter in 5 Minutes: What Your Brain Does Under Pressure (And How to Pause It)

Smarter in 5 Minutes: What Your Brain Does Under Pressure (And How to Pause It)

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Ever notice how your brain seems to stop cooperating the moment pressure kicks in?


You can't focus, your thoughts scatter, and suddenly everything feels urgent.

That's not you falling apart—it's your brain in survival mode. When your lower brain senses threat, it hijacks your ability to think clearly.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm explaining what your brain actually does under pressure—and how one short pause can bring your focus and calm back online.

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