“…In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” said Benjamin Franklin.
Forever intertwined, and in this month of taxes, maybe it’s natural that we also find ourselves in Stress Awareness Month. We all experience stress, and not all stress is created equal! Let’s get context on the scale of the issues of stress in America and look at ways you can find a healthier perspective for this natural event that is one of the few things we know we can count on.
In this episode we’ll explore
- How stress impacts our economy
- Common workplace stressors
- The impact of the news, both good and bad
- Ways we’re coping with stress
- Why numbing out really hurts more than it helps
- Tips to feel more balanced
- How you can manage rumination and worry
Don’t let this episode stress you out!
Choose one tip to implement, or perspective to integrate as you build your resilience to stress. If you’re ready for a deep dive, resources mentioned in the show are listed below.
Ready to try one of these tips? What will you implement first, or which have you already tried? Share your experience or any questions in the comments below, or join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.
Resources:
- Stress Awareness Month Official Site, by Dr. Mort Orman
- Dr. Mort Orman on Happified
- Try Positive Prime free for 30 days! Learn more here
- Joe Bakhmoutski on Happified
- Bryan Robinson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Forbes article
- American Psychological Association Research (March 2022)
- CompareCamp Stress Stats
