In small doses and in the right situations, stress can be good for our bodies. The problem
comes in when we find ourselves in a never-ending state of stress. Today, Amy and Tray dive into all things stress. We hear about the different types of stress we can face. From environmental to mental to financial, it can feel like there is an endless list of stressors. While we cannot control everything, we can control how we respond. We hear about how Amy, who has struggled with migraines for years, has finally managed to overcome them. Amy also dives into what cortisol is and the impact that it has on our bodies. Despite popular belief, cortisol is a very necessary hormone; it keeps us awake and alert. The trouble is when we have too much in our bodies all the time. Tray shares how he moved from unhealthy coping mechanisms which were making him feel worse to healthier ones, and as we wrap up, Amy talks about how her morning routine sets the calm tone for her day. Tune in to hear it all!
Key Points From This Episode:
• There is always a lesson to be learned from stressful times.
• What Amy learned from her life coach about why she responds to stress in the way she does.
• Some of what has helped Amy with her migraines.
• We are putting so much different types of stress on our bodies.
• Debunking the myth that cortisol is a bad thing.
• The effects of having consistently high cortisol.
• The importance of reducing your environmental stress.
• Examples of financial, emotional, and mental stress.
• Your body doesn’t know the difference between real and perceived stress.
• How Tray’s procrastination impacts his stress levels.
• What Tray does to relieve his stress healthily.
• Lessons Tray learned from relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms.
• The power of having a morning devotion and writing your thoughts down.
• What Amy’s morning routine looks like and how this helps her stress levels.
• Some of the benefits of walking.
• Other great ways to minimize your stress levels.
“What I thought by doing things each day to feel better, it was only putting me in a deeper tailspin, and when I got out of all of it, I realized that moderation is ok and the constant is what keeps you in that stress cycle.” — Tray Cassels [0:28:53]
“It’s different to put your thoughts on paper than it is to just say them in your head.” — Tray Cassels [0:36:59]
“I hope that you can find ways you can incorporate some antidotes to stress in your life and get off the track.” — @amy_cassels [0:46:54]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Amy Cassels - www.amycassels.com
Amy Cassels on Twitter @amycassels
Jesus Calling App -www.jesuscalling.com/app/
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