Smart Living with Grit and Grace

If You’re Ready to Leave Stress Behind – 256


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We don’t need research studies to tell us we’re stressed (although they do, and frequently—a 2021 Gallup poll found that 41% of adults worldwide experience a lot of stress). We feel it everywhere: demanding hours and clients at work; raising kids; the news; the ever-ending list of things to do—the list goes on. Are you ready to leave stress behind? We’ve got you covered!

In this podcast episode, co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender rip off the band-aid: We can’t get rid of stress entirely. But we can get a better handle on it by dealing with it in healthier ways. Part of the trick is recognizing when you’re stressed; what responses and behaviors you default to when overwhelm takes a hold. Then, when you feel it coming on, implement one or more of these six practical tips for mitigating stress:

  1. Take time for self-care.
  2. Talk to someone you trust.
  3. Get moving.
  4. Find the humor.
  5. Abstain from social media when necessary.
  6. Practice gratitude.
  7. As Darlene and Julie chat through each of these tips and their application, you’ll find specific combinations and variations that work best with your schedule and emotions to deal with stress head-on.

    Quote of the episode:

    Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.” —James 14:27

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    • “Feeling Stressed Out? Here Are 5 Tips to Stay Calm”
    • “Stop the Holiday Hustle: Celebrate More, Stress Less – 064”
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