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 We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by emailing info@workingagainstgravity.com. And don’t forget to follow along at www.workingagainstgravity.com and @workingagainstgravity on Instagram for more content like this.