Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb

Let’s Talk About STRATEGY – How to Create Plays That Work for You (Not Against You)


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What if your current strategy in life is perfectly designed to get you exactly what you don’t want?

In this episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, we’ll explore how to think more strategically about your life—so your effort finally leads to progress, not frustration. 

You’ll learn how to recognize “interception strategies” (the patterns that sabotage your success), adjust when things go off course, and design smarter plays that move you forward with clarity and purpose.

Using my P.L.A.Y. acronym, I’ll show you how to shift from reactive to proactive and enjoy the game of life again:

Key takeaways:

  • P – Pattern Check: Notice what patterns you’re repeating and whether they’re working.
  • L – Look Ahead: Don’t just react—aim for meaningful goals, not survival.
  • A – Adjust as Needed: Flexibility isn’t failure—it’s learning in motion.
  • Y – You Decide the Outcome: Own your choices. Don’t hand off your power to fear or doubt.

🏈 Life is a lot like football—you can’t win if you keep running the same plays that don’t work. It’s time to create strategies that serve you, not sabotage you.

These episodes are adapted from my live Facebook series, Let’s Talk About…, where I share real tools for rising stronger. You can also watch the video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (www.YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence).

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Stress Smarts with Colonel DebBy Colonel Deb Lewis