This past summer I locked myself in a stairwell, not once, but twice. Why? Because rather than focusing on what I was doing, my brain was focused on a million other things! I was thinking about my business, the pandemic, what to eat that night, everything but making sure I could get into my building. 

That’s what happens when we split our focus and try to manage too many things at once. Our brains aren’t designed to process chronic stress. Our stress response is meant to peak due to emergencies and then recede. 

Enter something like the global pandemic.

Not only are our lives upended due to constant changes, lockdowns, and mandates, but we’re bombarded with information about it on all sides. We’re hearing about it on the news, on YouTube, in ads, and on social media.

Listen in to hear my three stress relieving strategies for alleviating chronic stress. In a world full of constant change, you can find ways to reset and find equilibrium.

Show Highlights

[02:02] This summer I locked myself in a stairwell, twice, while juggling too much.

[04:03] Learn how your brain reacts to stress and danger. 

[06:52] How the pandemic has impacted our brains through chronic stress. 

[08:29] Our brains love consistency because and being on autopilot. 

[09:54] Take a look at the changes our brain has had to deal with in the last 2 years.

[11:29] Sleep is when your brain and body recharge. 

[13:41] Stop multitasking. 

[14:48] Constant media coverage of the pandemic has increased our stress response.

[17:35] The first strategy for relieving stress is to go back to your routine. 

[18:13] Fill your mental cup and exercise regularly. 

[18:53] Give yourself a mental break. 

[20:05] Your quick episode recap.  

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