43: The Impact of Stress and How to Manage It

Stress is a part of life, especially for women who are passionate about what they're doing. So how does it affect us and what are five practical ways you can de-stress today? My co-host Lauren Trantham and I share three ways stress impacts life, what's stressing us out right now,  and five practices to help battle stress. You know you're stressed right now so join us in this friendly conversation about stress and how we all struggle with it. The Impact of Stress As women, we care for everyone and everything around us. We take on a lot and that responsibility has an impact.   Stress Impacts You Emotionally It's easy to pull back from our friends when you need people the most. You may not share what's going on in your life so you feel isolated or you may not be as available for your friends as you'd like to be. There's also the element of guilt that you're not a good friend or daughter when you're in stress.   Stress Impacts Your Mindset Stress also makes every problem seem bigger. Keeping perspective is hard because everything seems like a big deal and small things can set you off.   Stress Impacts Your Body Sometimes in times of stress, your brain seems to shut down and you can't think clearly. Your body tells you that you can't push it to do any more than it's already doing. High-emotion times can lead to sickness.   What's Stressing You Out You're a woman who knows what she wants and is multi-passionate. One area that may cause you stress is work, but how do you not do what you're passionate about? How do you do what you love without getting overly stressed? How do you not over-do it,  get work done, and take care of yourself?   Five Practical Strategies to Help Manage Stress Ask yourself, "Who am I? What do I want?" In stress, you may feel disconnected from your "why." Find gratitude in the mundane.  We lose sight of all we have to be thankful for in times of stress. Develop a game plan. Go through the options at your disposal with friends, family, or co-workers. Rest in awe. Do something that amazes you and is restful. Rest and relax in what lights you up. Remember you always have 10 minutes. Take a deep breath. Step outside. Read a book. Meditate.   Conclusion: Lauren and I don't have the answers to stress, but we are right there with you. You've got the tools that can help you manage the stress. It's just a matter of using them. Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 26: Practicing Mindfulness with Cory Muscara Connect with Lauren Trantham: Ride My Road (Website) Ride My Road (Facebook) Authentic Media Training (Facebook) Authentic Media Training (Website)   Lauren Trantham's superpower is fierce tenderheartedness. Just imagine an elite ninja crossed with a hopeful romantic and you can understand her personality! She believes in black coffee, dark beer, shooting straight liquor, and that true strength lies in vulnerability. When she is not riding her motorcycle or traveling the world she is helping entrepreneurs find their authentic message so they can grow their business by getting real.   Key Quotes from the Episode: "Women take on a lot." - Jen Rozenbaum "Can I find gratitude?" - Jen Rozenbaum "Rest in awe." - Lauren Trantham   Connect with Jen and Shamelessly Feminine:   Join our Shamelessly Feminine Facebook Group Follow Shamelessly Feminine on Facebook Follow Shamelessly Feminine on Instagram   This episode was originally published on shamelesslyfeminine.com/episode43.