Our relationship with ourselves is sacred and is the foundation of the relationships we have with everything else around us. In this episode, we tackle ways to manage our relationship with stress, or our “stresslationship”, by managing our relationship with ourselves. We look at all of the elements that characterize our stresslationship, from self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-care, to self-reflection and self-fulfillment. You’ll learn tools for self-reflection and ways to set boundaries, nurture healthy self-esteem, and shift your focus towards joy in your life. You don’t have to navigate the entire staircase in one go, you just need to take one step at a time. Tune in to discover how to set realistic stress management goals and become the CEO of your mind.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Requirements for setting a realistic stress management goal.
• Why it’s important to set only one goal, without a specific time limit.
• The complexity of setting stress management goals.
• Making time versus finding time.
• AMB defines “stress intersections” and breaks them down into categories.
• What impacts our relationship with ourselves, and what it impacts in turn.
• The agency we have over our own lives and minds!
• The importance of engaging with people who prioritize your well-being.
• How to be the CEO of your mind.
• Elements that characterize our relationship with ourselves.
• How to practice self-awareness. 
• Signs of low self-esteem and how to nurture healthy self-esteem.
• How to set boundaries and prioritize self-care.
• Tools for self-reflection and the role of self-reflection in stress management.
• The importance of striving for self-fulfillment.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Episode 08: Time to Level Up the Self Talk 

Boundary Boss by Terri Cole

Annemarie Bell on Instagram

Annemarie Bell Email

Disclaimer

This podcast represents the opinions and views of Annemarie Bell and her guests. The content herein should not be taken or construed as medical advice or therapeutic services. Additionally, views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of Annemarie Bell and/or her guests and do not represent those of her employer.