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I recently was reminded about a quote in the sports world that I believe resonates with our demanding and stressful work, school, family, and social lives today. It comes from tennis great Billie Jean King, who said to a younger player she was counseling, “Pressure is a privilege, and champions adjust.” This observation is so powerful that it appears on a permanent plaque at the the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which hosts the U.S. Open champtionships. I offer this as something to think about today.

As individuals managing our mental health and as family members, school and work colleagues, we assume a role to interact with others who rely on us in sometimes potentially complex situations. This includes caring for ourselves. Pressures and stress are built into the role as we strive to do our best. We work to meet the best interests of our relationships and any situation, which........

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