In early 2020 I became a certified stress management coach because I believed that stress was both an underlying cause of my clients’ problems as well as a distracting symptom blocking their progress. I’ve come to find out that stress can be a double-edged sword, being helpful, hurtful, or both! Stress can simultaneously push you towards achieving your goals or have harmful impacts on your health. That’s why episode 180 of The Positively Living Podcast is about what stress really is and how to manage it!
In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of stress management (not always stress reduction) and actionable steps you can take right now to manage your stress for good. I cover the following topics:
When you become aware of what your stressors are and how they shift depending on what you do and what you think, you will become much more effective at managing your stress.
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
10 Steps to Stress Less - Checklist
Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3
Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny
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