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Visualize a mountain — tall, rugged, and unrelenting. You’re standing at the base of it, staring up at its jagged peaks. It feels impossible to climb. That’s what stress can feel like. Whether it’s life’s challenges, health struggles, or emotional burdens, your mountain may seem insurmountable. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to scale it all at once. The key to conquering your mountain of stress is simple — focus on the next right step. One step at a time, the climb beco