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When we think back on emotionally charged events, we tend to dwell on how embarrassed or hurt we felt, causing us to relive those feelings over and over again. New research suggests that focusing instead on the context of a crappy memory—like the weather or what you ate or wore that day—takes the spotlight off the anxiety-provoking parts of the situation, stopping the stress spiral before it starts.
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