Episode 21: How to Regulate Stress, Anxiety and Overwhelm

There are so many things in life that can increase our stress, anxiety and overwhelm, and we only have so much capacity to hold that stress before we start to boil over. This week, Michael and Adee share their own stories of learning to empty out the “stress bucket” before it overflows. They explain how mindfulness, alone time and having difficult conversations have become regular practices in their lives and offer advice for anyone who feels overwhelmed by stress and anxiety.

Topics:
02:19 – Living with constant stress
05:48 – Focusing on breath
07:45 – Asking for accountability
14:21 – Practicing expressing your emotions
16:21 – Using meditation
17:44 – Having the tough conversations
25:43 – Creating personal space
31:55 – Accepting what you can’t control
33:50 – Being gentle with yourself

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