Starting or scaling your side hustle can be a stressful experience, right?

So it's a good thing that Corporate Stress Coach and wellness educator Nicole Porter is today's guest. In addition to her knowledge of stress, and what it does to our body and mind, she understands it from the perspective of someone who has started, grown, and successfully scaled a side hustle.

She shares with us what she did right that enabled her to work 100+ hours when she needed to, and what she did very wrong that added undue stress to her body.

Nicole also shares some guidance on what to do about credit cards and lines of credit if you're thinking about leaving your "9-5."

She reveals that there are 10, count 'em, 10! unhealthy habits that most people do every day that add "Hidden Stress" to the body and brain. These contribute to weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, sugar cravings, sleep issues…and that's just the shortlist.

Be sure to catch the wrap-up at the end of the show, for a highlight of 3 key takeaways, one of which I guarantee is a factor in your stress level, and I'll give you a tip that'll help you instantly improve how you feel, the next time you feel stressed.

What You'll Hear:

02:48 Learning how to sell thickens your skin

04:20 Leap and the net will appear

06:40 The first one through the wall always gets bloodied

08:40 Healthy brands didn't have the budget

10:17 Leaving the corporate job

11:11 … but not until you establish your credit resources

14:13 How you'll know you've made the right decision

14:40 Don't be afraid to laser focus on your niche market

17:12 Selling her home to move forward was a…no brainer?

19:18 There are "hidden" stressors we put on the body every day

20:00 The consequences of stress on the body

20:54 Stress and perception

21:39 Dehydration starts…in the brain!!!

23:30 Why Nicole was able to work 100+ hours per week

24: 00 What you're consuming may be draining your energy

25:25 Major mistake Nicole made when growing her side hustle

27:35 Lack of sleep and the negative effect on your body

28:29 A skill you CAN learn to lower stress

31:35 Experiencing doubt is absolutely normal

34:42 The eggnog story

3 Key Takeaways

39:08 Sometimes, done is better than perfect

39:55 What to do if you're a perfectionist

40:00 Hearing "no" is just part of the process

40:35 The role of perception in your mental and emotional stress

42:26 What to do next time you're feeling stressed

How to Find Nicole

• Nicole Porter Wellness website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

Where the eggnog money went to:

• Backpack Buddies

Let's Connect

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• Joan's Main Site
• Email

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