The Distracted Dreamer

#69: A Stress Plan: 4 Ways to Take Charge Before It Hits


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Most of us try to manage stress when it’s already happening.
We see stress as something that just happens to us.

But what if it’s something we can prepare for?

In this episode, I share a coaching story that completely reframed how I think about high-pressure seasons. Because stressful weeks aren’t the problem — walking into them without a strategy is.

Whether it’s a hard conversation with someone you love, an overwhelming stretch of responsibilities and commitments, or a moment you know will activate you, there is a way to prepare your nervous system ahead of time.

This episode will help you stop reacting to stress and start leading yourself through it.

You can’t eliminate stress.
But you can make a plan to manage it — so it doesn’t manage you.

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

  • Planning for stress is not fear-mongering — it’s wisdom.
  • Preparing ahead of time makes stressful moments feel lighter and more manageable.
  • Pushing through is not a strategy — planning is.

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The Distracted DreamerBy Carlene Bauwens