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The Reptilian Brain Stress Trap: Your MOVE from the Rat Race to True Serenity

Updated: Jan 21

The pandemic may be behind us, but for many, high stress has become the "new normal." Whether in business or private life: when expectations and reality collide, our primitive brain takes over. We switch into survival mode—and it’s draining our energy.


Fight, Flight, or Freeze?

In stressful situations, we often react instinctively. Do you recognize yourself in any of these?

  • 🤬 Fight: You battle yourself with harsh self-criticism and relentless perfectionism.

  • 🫨 Flight: You retreat into isolation, distract yourself, or hide behind a wall of "busyness."

  • 🥶 Freeze: You overthink and ruminate until you feel completely stuck in your own perceived inadequacies.


These reactions were once vital for survival, but today, they keep us trapped in the hamster wheel. Research clearly shows that prolonged stress ruins both mental and physical well-being. The good news? You can rewire this.


My "Secret": The Power of Reflection

People often ask me: "Sandra, how do you stay so positive, even when life hits hard?" My answer: It’s not magic; it’s training. I use scientifically proven methods and a clear strategy:

"Stay positive with the power of your mind and healthy with the power of your body. How you feel defines how you move through life—and vice versa."


Three CLEAR MOVES for Your Daily Life

Instead of putting yourself under more pressure, try adopting the perspective of a good friend. Why are you harder on yourself than you are on others?

  1. KINDNESS instead of Fight: Welcome the pain or the stress with friendliness. What is truly felt and acknowledged fades faster.

  2. CONNECTION instead of Flight: Reach out for human support and networking. You are not alone—connection outsmarts your survival instinct.

  3. MINDFULNESS instead of Freezing: Perceive your emotions mindfully without drowning in them. All feelings provide important data for stress management.


How much self-compassion do you have?


Looking honestly in the mirror isn't always comfortable, but it is the only path to genuine, sovereign composure and self-determined happiness. Are you ready for your first move?


👉 Find out how you handle stress and discover your next step toward a clear, high-performance life. TAKE THE SHORT TEST HERE:



Stay agile, Sandra Kolb Coach for CLEAR MOVES


In part 2 we continue with: Stay connected through networking.

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