Stress- How Your Past Changes the Present

In this episode, Mona delves into the origins of stress and how our to-do lists are not the root cause. Instead, stress is often linked to past painful experiences that our brain and nervous system remember and interpret as threats. Mona explains how these past experiences create emotional and behavioral patterns that shape our current reactions, often leading to stress and burnout. She offers insights into how we can notice and name our emotions, practice self-regulation, and become the authors of new emotional and behavioral templates to reduce stress. Mona emphasizes the importance of retraining our brain and nervous system to manage stress more effectively.

00:00 Understanding Stress and To-Do Lists

01:17 Introduction and Podcast Appreciation

01:46 The Nature of Stress and Its Origins

02:20 The Neutrality of To-Do Lists

04:05 Past Painful Learning and Stress

08:06 Real-Life Examples of Stress Triggers

10:06 Behavioral Patterns and Stress Responses

16:26 Changing Stress Patterns

20:22 Final Thoughts and Summary

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