Serial Stress Killer

How are you feeling?

We often look at ways we can actively control and manage or cure our stress through mindfulness, healthy eating and meditation but how can our environment and plants make a positive difference?

There are some really quick ways of reducing stress by adding more natural elements to your home and in this episode, Chris explains how plants positively affect us.

Listen in to find out about how they do it and the best plants to choose for your own environment.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

A study published in the Journal of Psychological Anthropology stated ‘active interaction with indoor plants such as touching and smelling can reduce psychological and physiological stress’

Even the soil can positively impact on stress and anxiety as it contains microbes that act as a natural antidepressant

Soil can boost your mood by releasing cytokines (small secreted proteins released by cells) which lead your brain to produce more serotonin, ‘the happy chemical’.

As Humans we are hard-wired to respond positively to our natural environments.

A 2010 study from Sydney showed a reduction in stress, anxiety and fatigue when plants were added to the environment.

Not only can plants make you feel better at home they can transform your work environment too.

Airborne toxins and particles are absorbed by plant leaves. The toxins are then translocated into the plant root and used as plant food or destroyed through a metabolic breakdown.

Plants in your home are one of the quickest ways to reduce your stress levels and improve your environment.

 

BEST MOMENTS

‘Indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air’

‘Having plants means the bad stuff in the air is absorbed by them which is more positive for you’

‘If you don’t have any plants in your home it’s time to get shopping’

‘This is also why being outside is so beneficial’

‘Plants also remind us of a more natural way of being’

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Serial Stress Killer Podcast

 

ABOUT THE HOST

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.

 

CONTACT METHOD

Contact the show

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What’s been your favourite episode so far? Connect with Chris to let him know - [email protected]

 

 

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If meditation, therapy sessions, your favourite tv show does not help you to relieve stress, then consider video games.

In this episode of the Serial Stress Killer Podcast, Chris discusses video games and stress. It has long been a debate if video games are really beneficial or harmful to our emotional and psychological state. Chris’ answer is it depends on you. There is an addictive nature (just like in any other stuff) that video games offer, so it’s up to you to be disciplined enough how much time you allot. If it helps you combat stress from time to time, then why not use it? Listen in as Chris also shares some studies and resources about its positive effects.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

If you haven’t found any coping mechanisms yet to combat stress, then definitely include playing video games as one of your choices. It’s easily accessible and cost-effective since most video games are available on mobile phones.

According to a study, playing video games even for a brief time can offer cognitive restoration. 66 participants did tasks which induced cognitive fatigue. After this, they were separated into 3 groups and were allowed to have a 5-minute break. Leading group plays a mobile game called Sushi cat, the second group undergoes a relaxation session, and the last group just sit quietly in the room without any gadgets.

If you experienced a stressful event, then your brain is going to focus on that event. Try to do something else to engage your rational mind and to detach your emotions. After de-stressing – can be through playing video games – you can go back to assessing that event rationally.

Video games can be addictive so make sure that you only allow yourself to be exposed to it for just the right amount of time. They are just designed to give you an immediate quick fix.

BEST MOMENTS

“If you’re stressed, spending time by yourself in a quiet room may not be your best course of action.”

"Michael Rupp notes, ‘We often try to power through the day to get more work finished, which might not be as effective as taking some time to detach for a few minutes. People should plan short breaks to make time for an engaging and enjoyable activity, such as video games, that can help them recharge.’"

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Searching for Affective and Cognitive Restoration: Examining the Restorative Effects of Casual Video Game Play | A Study by Michael A. Rupp, Richard Sweetman, et al.

Sushi Cat

Stress-Proof by Mithu Storoni

ABOUT THE HOST

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.

CONTACT METHOD

Contact the show:

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Welcome to the Serial Stress Killer Podcast!

In this very special Happy Easter Holiday Episode 2019! Your host, Chris Hackett, wanted to share with you the listeners his important lesson for this holiday. He extends the message to those of you who perhaps don’t celebrate this holiday because it is relevant not only for this event but for any free time you find yourself with.

BEST MOMENTS

“I want you to make sure that you enjoy every single moment of your available free time… And I want you to use this time effectively to properly down-tools; invest in some well-deserved YOU time.”

“Use this precious time to relax, daydream and get inspired”

"Listen in as Chris explains further into why he implores you upon his message of detaching from work and making the most of your down-time.

“Be the one in control of your own destiny this holiday…. And above all; remember to look after yourself”

“You owe it to yourself to make the most of the opportunities ahead of you in life.

Stop procrastinating. Stop worrying and, quite honestly, stop giving a shit what people think.”

ABOUT THE HOST

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.

CONTACT METHOD

Contact the show:

https://serialstresskiller.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialstresskiller

https://www.instagram.com/serialstresskiller

Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/serialstresskiller

What’s been your favourite episode so far? Connect with Chris to let him know - [email protected].

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‘It was a party that truly celebrated the life of the man and people were there to pay homage’

 

Chris reflects on the life and impact of Keith Flint, frontman for the Prodigy, a band who were a defining influence for him fusing together elements to create a unique sound that captured the imagination of people.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

We often look at people in the spotlight as having it all when in truth we all have our own demons

In joining with others to celebrate the life of Keith Flint, frontman of the prodigy it was about recognising who and what he was as a person.

Life is a precious thing.

Life is for living if you choose.

What is it you want to do with your life? how do you want to live?

What kind of people do you want to surround yourself with?

How can you touch the lives of others? So that one day when your time is up people will celebrate your life with joy.

The world is full of stress and full of problems that impact on our mental health.

Our vision can be easily clouded with imperfect perceptions about ourselves and the world we live in.

Sometimes it takes an event to shock our systems into purposeful movement.

Don’t be a victim of your own making take control and choose to live your life on your terms.

 

BEST MOMENTS

‘For whatever reason Keith felt it was time to call it on his life’

‘People had only good things to say about him’

‘In truth, it was really a party atmosphere and that was the right way to offer respect to this man’

‘The sun was absolutely beaming down you couldn’t have hoped for a better day’

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Serial Stress Killer Podcast

 

ABOUT THE HOST

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.

 

CONTACT METHOD

Contact the show

https://serialstresskiller.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialstresskiller

https://www.instagram.com/serialstresskiller

Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/serialstresskiller

What’s been your favourite episode so far? Connect with Chris to let him know - [email protected]

 

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Serial Stress Killer – Episode 29

It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for your Host, Chris Hackett. This is both Personally& Professionally; A struggle and battle which lead him to these two critical techniques which he shares with you on this episode. 2 techniques that had a considerably profound impact on his stress levels in a positive way.

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Recognise & Accept The Situation.

What you know

What you do

Who you talk to

These don’t always translate into success. Accepting the situation and remembering the feelings and overwhelm will pass. It is okay to take a break, just remember

it is just a feeling and the reality is that you are in no actual immediate danger.

 

Reduced Your Stress Considerations

 

Sometimes, stressful things come one after the other, or all at once even! The trick is to strategize and systemize; which are priority? What needs dealing with today and what can be delayed?

You could take the challenge and tackle everything head- on, all at once. You may even feel that this is your only course of action; that every stressful item on your list is priority 1 and cannot possibly be delayed! However, this could be down to stress hormones and realistically, the reality is that you CAN put things aside to help yourself deal with each one individually.

 

Important: Routine

It is imperative you keep your routine. As easy as it is to give in and let stress disrupt your systems and routines. One of the most challenging hurdles to overcome, when you are going through stress, is maintaining the routines that serve you well. So even though you have no interest in going to the gym, force yourself to go, even if it’s just a short workout.

Although you have travelled slightly off the path, you are still headed in the same direction; Your routine isn’t massively disrupted as you have maintained it, and not given in to the stress. You have still achieved your goal, all be it a smaller version of. You can reap the sense of achievement however small, rather than the alternative of wallowing in the disappointment of giving in had you not gone at all!

So if you have routines in your life that serve you well, physically OR mentally, you may have to push a little bit harder to accomplish less. But these are the little victories in life we all need from time to time. To remind us that we are still alive and we are still in control.

 

If you have a lot of really stressful things going on in your life that are not connected but causing your brain and body to go into anxiety overdrive, try just recognising the situation for what it is and reduce your stress considerations.

You can always come back and deal with things in the near future. There is no shame in that and once you deal with the immediate problem, you’ll have more headspace to deal with the other stuff.

  

BEST MOMENTS 

‘Sometimes you just can’t control every situation‘

‘It is just a feeling and the reality is that you are in no actual immediate danger. ‘

‘And they all FELT like life and death (primarily because my body was pumping so much stress hormone into my system)’

‘The reality was some things could be left to one side ‘

‘One of the most dangerous things when you are going through stress is stopping the routines that serve you well’

‘Remember, stress is the enemy and you the killer‘

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES 

  

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/serial-stress-killer/id1438515546?mt=2   

  

ABOUT THE HOST 

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on. 

  

  

CONTACT METHOD 

Contact the show 

https://serialstresskiller.com 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialstresskiller 

https://www.instagram.com/serialstresskiller 

Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/serialstresskiller 

What’s been your favourite episode so far? Connect with Chris to let him know - [email protected] 

 

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‘Whatever  the state of the economy the job market is always fluid, and change is pretty much inevitable. How will you deal with it, if it happens to you?’   

In this podcast, Chris deals with the practical issues and how to cope with the stress that is inevitable when you lose your job.   

He provides clear and practical guidance on what to do to move forward and find not only a new job but the one you really want.   

  

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Losing a job can be incredibly stressful 

There will be a rollercoaster of emotions you will likely feel emotions of anger, resentment and fear. 

 

However, you are taking the news every one of the emotions experienced is normal. You must also recognise they are emotions and reactions to a significant life event. 

 

You must try and take control of them through acceptance of what they are. You will  go through a period of grief and you should initially allow yourself a limited period to come to terms with what has happened followed by a move to being proactive and looking towards plans for the future. 

 

Whatever you do don’t become a hermit. If you cancel all of the social activities you had been taking part in previously you will be putting your mental health at risk. 

 

If you have routines in your life try to stick with them as they will give your life a sense of normality. 

 

Don’t wait, be proactive, you are the one in control of  your destiny 

Review and restructure your finances making sure you have no unnecessary costs and outgoings 

 

It's important that you know what your legal rights are. If you have been made an offer make sure it's legal and fair. 

 

Don’t disregard any job, you need to be pragmatic a job may be a short-term answer paying the bills even if you continue to search for the job you really want. 

 

If you have a good redundancy package you may have more time to find the job you really want but be proactive and sort out your CV and make sure you know what the job market is doing. 

 

Start looking for work immediately 

If you are not doing the job you really want, what do you want to do? 

Losing your job could be a great opportunity  to retrain and do something different. 

 

Many people have completely reinvented themselves as a result of losing a job they probably never really enjoyed anyway. 

 

You may want to consider freelance work there are now extensive opportunities via the internet. 

 

There are many companies around the world who are looking for people to complete freelance projects. 

 

Networking 

If you do find yourself facing unemployment then it’s time to speak to your friends and family and ask for help. People will want to try and help you, but you will need to be specific about what you are looking for. 

 

If you ask for help and they find you an opportunity make sure you follow through, thank everybody you meet and make a good impression always as you never know what may happen in the future. 

 

Don’t give up 

Don’t ever give up, if you give up on yourself you may miss the opportunities you are looking for. 

 

  

BEST MOMENTS 

‘One of the easiest ways to spend money is on subscriptions you no longer use’   

‘We all suffered as a result of it’ 

‘Sometimes it can just feel like it goes on forever’   

‘Sometimes you get things you didn’t expect’   

‘Being open-minded will make you more visible in the job market’   

‘If you spend all of your time in front of your laptop it will drive you nuts’   

‘Make sure you get out there in the real world and enjoy the things you like doing’   

‘Keep asking people if they can help’   

‘You could be doing freelance work tomorrow’   

‘It’s a good way of keeping yourself busy’   

‘It may give you more opportunities in the future' 

  

VALUABLE RESOURCES 

  

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/serial-stress-killer/id1438515546?mt=2 

  

  

ABOUT THE HOST 

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on. 

  

  

CONTACT METHOD 

Contact the show 

https://serialstresskiller.com 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialstresskiller 

https://www.instagram.com/serialstresskiller 

Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/serialstresskiller 

What’s been your favourite episode so far? Connect with Chris to let him know - [email protected] 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s not kid ourselves… we need money to live! And, if there comes an unfortunate time that you have to find cash ASAP so you can put food on the table, know that there is always a solution. 

Today in the Stress Serial Podcast, Chris helps you how to deal with your short-term cash problems. It’s absolutely stressful when we are in financial turmoil. So, if you finally acknowledged that you’re having a short-term cash problem, it’s time to get moving. Chris suggests different solutions – from selling unimportant stuff to looking for a job to borrowing money. It would be best if we do these things properly to not let it happen again, so tune in to know the best strategy for you! 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Acknowledge that you’re having a short-term cash problem. This is always the first step, and a step that you shouldn’t fail to do. Once you’ve done this and has already pinpointed the problem, it’s easier to find solutions. 

When it comes to finding solutions, you have to set aside your ego. Clear your mind and learn how to be resourceful and creative.  

Take note that there’s a high chance that you might do jobs that you don’t normally do since you’re having cash problems. You must be willing to get out of your comfort zone to survive. 

Do I have anything that I can sell? Start scouring your wardrobe, your shelves, etc. for things that aren’t useful anymore and you’re willing to let go. 

Look for odd jobs, freelance works, project-based commitments, etc. There are thousands of available job postings online. All you have to do is search for them. 

Borrow money. Only do this if you’re confident that you can pay it back. 

Friends and families are the easiest to approach when you need the cash but if you fail to pay your debt, you might risk the relationship. 

Talk to your bank about an overdraft. Most banks don’t agree with small amounts. If this happens, you can consider lenders. 

BEST MOMENTS 

“If you do have short term crippling financial difficulties, then you have to accept this problem. You got to accept it as a challenge that you got to deal with.” 

“Whatever you do, don’t hope for miracles to happen.”  

“It’s better to survive and do a crappy job than to be at certain types of work and starve to death.” 

“If you’ve got a good friend or in good terms with your family, you got to think really long and hard about borrowing money that you can’t pay back because it will probably bite you in the ass.” 

“Ultimately, financial stress is one of the biggest challenges that we face as human beings.” 

ABOUT THE HOST 

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on. 

CONTACT METHOD 

Contact the show: 

https://serialstresskiller.com 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialstresskiller 

https://www.instagram.com/serialstresskiller 

Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/serialstresskiller 

What’s been your favourite episode so far? Connect with Chris to let him know - [email protected]. 

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In this episode, Chris is interviewing the award-winning comedian, Tony Law. They discuss his career as a comedian and how he has dealt with stress during his professional journey.

Tony talks with honesty and candour about the challenges he has faced and provides a fascinating insight into the world of a successful comedian. Listen in now to hear more.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

We often look at people in the public eye and their personas and but need to remember that everyone has anxieties and challenges, as humans we are essentially all the same.

Why do you think your style of comedy appeals to people?

I think it’s the subject matter I always do some self-deprecation, making a victim of yourself when you are the one who’s behaved badly.

I go and see lots of other comedians and then try to find a subject that is completely different to them something they haven’t thought of, to use when I’m writing.

I have my little niche and try to keep my shows interesting doing one or two bits that are a little bit naughty, to catch people out a bit.

 

What is the professional world of comedy like?

The day to day is very stressful, and I’ve been doing it for so long now, I can’t do anything else. Before being a comedian, I tried lots of other jobs, but nothing was a career choice, comedy is who I am.

It’s a very insecure job and there is always the stress of needing to pay for the essentials in life such as food and rent.

The stressful part is the worry, there is always the joy of performing but the stress is always in the background.

 

What has your career journey been?

I’ve found it difficult not to be resentful of those who have alternative means and can spend a year perfecting a comedy routine without the stress of needing to get laughs at the pub gig every week.

When it is your job you have to generate an income and so as a comedian its always on to the next gig with lots of travelling in between.

The pub gigs are a good discipline to help you to find the funny, the expectation is that you will get laughs and it is an opportunity to make sure your material can entertain.

Festivals such as The Edinburgh Fringe festival are echo chambers for the liberal arts, reflecting back things people already think.

If you are a brave comedian you will be doing a show to the crowd at a NASCAR race event, not the fringe where everyone already has the same view.

Ultimately it's about getting laughs and trying to be original and if you have a message at the end people should be able to make up their own minds later.

You’re taking your audience on a journey. There’s thought behind it but not necessarily literal thought, it's more about a feeling.

 

Who were your comedy heroes growing up?

All the classics such as Monty Python, but I came to them late, I was 15 when I first experienced them, and it changed my life.

I was a funny kid all my life, that was how I got my love or attention, I was always the funny guy, it was when I discovered Monty Python that I realised comedy was a thing.

I also hugely enjoy and appreciate the comedy work of The Goons and the genius of Spike Milligan, the comedy that isn’t saying anything but still makes you laugh.

 

Do you think comedy has become more or less stressful over the years?

Early in my career, I found it really stressful because clubs can be bear pits and I’m not really suited to the heckling in that environment because it changes what you do, and you become combative.

I attributed a lot of my stress in the early part of my career to nerves, I am in a very different place in my career now and still have nerves but it’s different as they are about excitement.

The competitive aspect of individuals in the comedy profession hasn’t changed. Earlier in my career, there were fewer comedians, but a lot fewer gigs available, now there are lots of opportunities even though there are many more comedians.

I feel the stress more now because I have dependents, children who I need to be able to look after. I have responsibilities and so the end result, to make a living,  is more important now.

 

Can you learn from the mistakes you make?

The first 2 years of being sober were tricky because I was trying to find out who I was. You are in a position of having wisdom but are lacking maturity.

You think you don’t need to fix yourself and just want people to like you this can lead to you be an untrue person.

Sometimes you have to be brutal and honest with yourself so that you can look after and support your family.

As soon as you are able to acknowledge your true nature then you are able to manage it effectively.

If you can overcome your confidence you can own the world, often its confidence that holds us back.

 

BEST MOMENTS

‘My comedy veers quite a lot into art’

‘You get into problems you didn’t even know existed’

‘I don’t try and do anything that I don’t find funny’

‘I feel like I’m at home everywhere in Britain’

‘You’ve got to sell your soul’

‘You’re constantly scanning to identify any possible dangers’

‘It’s not brave telling each other about what we already think’

‘You can’t be so precious about what you do’

‘My comedy is about me trying to find my place in the world’

‘It’s about me trying to navigate and find out how I can be funny’

‘Driving is the thing that really helps me with stress.'

‘I listen to podcasts and audible books when I’m in the car’

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/serial-stress-killer/id1438515546?mt=2

 

ABOUT THE HOST

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.

 

CONTACT METHOD

Contact the show

https://serialstresskiller.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialstresskiller

https://www.instagram.com/serialstresskiller

Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/serialstresskiller

What’s been your favourite episode so far? Connect with Chris to let him know - [email protected]

 

ABOUT THE GUEST

Tony Law is a hilarious stand-up comedian known for his highly surreal material and delivery.

His routines are often built around fictional and surreal situations which he brings to life in unexpected and creative ways!

Tony has appeared on; Have I Got News For You, The Alternative Comedy Experience, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

For more details about Tony and his show schedule visit:

http://www.mrtonylaw.com/

Www.twitter.com/mrtonylaw

Www.facebook.com/mrtonylaw

Www.instagram.com/mrtonylaw

Www.youtube.com/mrtonylawcomedian

 

 

 

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15 million working days were lost to stress and its associated disorders between 2017 and 2018.   

Stress in the workplace is a reality that we all face. In this podcast, Chris provides us with practical guidance about how to tackle stress in any workplace.

If you dread Monday morning then listen in and find out what you can do about it.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

If you are suffering from stress in the workplace you must talk to your boss

Most companies are aware that stressed employees are not productive.

You need to ask for help because you want to find a solution and be a better employee for them

Start your day with a positive routine

This builds good habits and means you start well. Have breakfast, nobody has ever felt their best on an empty stomach. Each morning before you start your workday spend 20 minutes doing something for yourself

Try getting into the office earlier

Not always a popular choice but it can make the journey less stressful and the probability of being a few minutes late. It provides an opportunity to get your thoughts in order and it makes a good impression.

Be careful of malicious gossip

It’s easy to get caught up in moaning and negative comments. If you are involved in regular conversations that are negative you are not going to feel good about yourself.

Be organised and focused

Being cluttered and disorganised is stressful. You need to reduce the clutter as it will drain your energy, clear clutter regularly to stay organised.

Keep perfectionism in check

If you are a perfectionist learn you are never going to get it right. Ask your boss how you are doing as this may be a more positive critique than the one you would give yourself.

Are you in the right job

You need to make the job you have, work better for you or change your job. If you hate your job, you’ve tried and tried but still dread Monday morning then you need to make a change.

You need to schedule after work destress activities

Regular exercise is great to promote feelings of positivity. Ensure you eat nutritious food, you are what you eat. Try and challenge your brain in new ways

Talk to friends and family

Ask them how they are feeling, helping others will help you to feel more positive about yourself.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It's in everybody’s best interest to try and help you’

‘Explain how you are feeling in honest terms’

‘It’s a much more progressive conversation’

‘If you are going to moan all day how you will ever feel positive and not stressed?’

'Ask yourself are you just going through the motions’

‘Is it time to retrain?’

‘Whatever you do at work you need to ensure it is not stressful’

‘Try and avoid negative people as this will impact on you. Remove yourself from group chats and communication that is negative’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/serial-stress-killer/id1438515546?mt=2

ABOUT THE HOST

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.

CONTACT METHOD

Contact the show

https://serialstresskiller.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialstresskiller

https://www.instagram.com/serialstresskiller

Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/serialstresskiller

What’s been your favourite episode so far? Connect with Chris to let him know - [email protected]

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Timothy D Craggette is the host and founder of the Swift Kick Show - A radio show created for the WANNA-preneur and anybody looking for tips, advice, and tactics so they can get an edge in building their online empire.  

In this episode, Chris and Timothy discuss stress for the individual and for the entrepreneur. 

  

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Are entrepreneurs more resilient? 

Some entrepreneurs use stress to get them motivated and moving whilst other people cause their own stress by the way they go about things. However, the stress is caused it will always need relieving in some way. 

 

Do we become better at stress as we grow older? 

Most of the time we are set in our ways, so adapting our ways of thought isn’t easy. 

 

There are some people who are more open and adventurous and for these people there is the opportunity to develop better coping and relieving mechanisms for stress as they grow older and more experienced in life. 

 

You undertake work with kids, what sort of work do you do? 

Growing up in the inner city you are exposed to the challenging aspects of city life but I was able to overcome a lot of things that others succumbed to. When I looked back I saw a lot of kids who didn’t have the family support system that I had growing up. I saw it as one of my goals to help kids see a different way and work for a non-profit organisation to realise this goal. 

The kids have the opportunity to visit ivy league colleges and see what they could do. It’s about experiencing life beyond their understanding gaining a new perspective and they get to see an example of something great. 

We are trying to show them that there are other people like them live good and impactful lives. 

 

How do you think technology is impacting the younger generation? 

The big thing is communication when I meet the kids in the summer program their phone use is restricted. They find it difficult at first but then you get to observe some amazing interactions that are much more in depth. There is a place for it but there also needs to be a responsibility for its use. 

 

 

All of the technology we have now doesn’t add to the quality of the conversation, the breadth and depth of being able to reach out and touch someone and actually see and feel their expression. 

 

How do you combat stress? 

When I’m feeling stressed being around my music brings me joy and relieves my stress. 

 

I have an extensive record collection and have music that covers all emotions. My wife and friends help as does my show. I do the show for fun, everyone volunteers and that, for me,  is a community and the greatest stress reliever. 

 

You’ve got to be able to find joy in your life somewhere. Something you can fall back on and is a passion. Finding joy often comes from somewhere unexpected. Try and find out what your passion is, then claim it as your own. 

 

Is there an entrepreneur in everyone? 

Everyone is an entrepreneur they are just at different levels. I believe everyone sells from the kid negotiating for a juice to the person arguing for a raise. 

 

Everyone has the innate ability to sell something but not everyone can use it for entrepreneurship 

 

What are your tips for starting out as an entrepreneur? 

Sometimes best to use your current position as leverage to be able to move forward in your new business. 

 

Everyone has the ability to start something small and grow it. I don’t think that a passion makes a good business, as business is about supply and demand and not everyone wants your craft project. 

 

  BEST MOMENTS  

‘A life beyond their understanding, a new perspective’   

‘They get to see an example of something great’   

‘Working with the media is about relationships’   

‘Sometimes what you see is all you are ever going to see’  

‘When it comes for time for us to show up we have to show up’  

‘I was able to overcome a lot of things that others succumbed to’  

‘It’s a very curated view of the world’   

‘There is a huge need for reconnection at a human level’  

‘Knowing people is what relieves my stress’   

‘There is that human activity of being connected’   

‘We still are social beings and operate in tribes’   

  

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After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on. 

    

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 ABOUT THE GUEST 

Timothy D Craggette 

Timothy D Craggette is the host and founder of the Swift Kick Show - A radio show created for the WANNA-preneur and anybody looking for tips, advice, and tactics so they can get an edge in building their online empire.  

  

The goal of the show is to highlight some of the best and brightest in online entrepreneurship with entertaining stories and strategies that work today. 

  

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