18: Top 5 Categories That Create Stress

Stress - you have it. I have it. It seems that everyone I know has it. Sometimes we create our own stress with overflowing calendars or to-do lists that will never get completed. And sometimes stress arrives because circumstances that are out of our control come flying in and take up space - and we don’t like that, am I right? Well…guess what? This episode of the Positively Jane podcast is about stress and how to reduce it. So stay tuned! In this episode I chat about: - The top 5 stress categories that create stress in the lives of most women and what you can do to combat those stressors. An action plan is included for each one. - Stressor #1 - Money. Hands down this is the biggest stressor in the lives of most women. As a budget counselor, and after talking to hundreds of women, I know the ins and outs of women and money. - Stressor #2 - What you eat. Garbage in = Garbage out. If you feel tired, cranky, or irritable all the time it could be what you are eating. When you eat the correct foods you will feel better. - Stressor #3 - Organization. Or lack of it. Organization begins with a plan and ends with the action. Find the areas that need attention and create a plan…helpful hints are included. - Stressor #4 - Clutter. Toys, laundry, dirty dishes, unmade beds - all contribute to a cluttered mind. And it's hard to enjoy your life in a cluttered environment. Establish systems and eliminate clutter. - Stressor #5 - Daily Gratitude. Spend some time thinking about, and writing down, what you are grateful for. Your gratitude will eventually outweigh what you think you lack. SHOW LINKS: Learn how to manage your stress: ‘Top 5 Stress Reducers (that no one tells you)' Begin your joyful life today: Joyful Living Quickstart Guide Get your money under control:  You Need a Budget (YNAB) Get the Transcript: #18 Podcast Transcript Stressor #1 Money:  Start with this FREE Easy Budget Plan Step up your budgeting: Budgeting 101 Start using only cash: Cash Envelope System From nothing to wealth inside the Financial Independence Society Stressor #2 - What You Eat Blog Post: Eating Healthy is Not Just For the Younger Generation Stressor #3 - Organization Blog Posts: Where Does Organization Begin? Your Daily To-Do List Stressor #4 - Clutter Blog Posts: Preparing For Your Day Eliminate the Overwhelm | The 5 Minute Declutter Why I Make My Bed | 10 Reasons For a Clean House 25 Powerful Habits Stressor #5 - Gratitude Blog Posts: Finding Joy in All Things The Comparison Trap Daily Gratitude Journal   Let’s be Instagram friends: https://www.instagram.com/positively.jane/ Join the PJ Facebook Group: https://positivelyjane.net/PJ-Facebook Positively Jane Website: https://www.PositivelyJane.net