47. Surf or Suffer when it comes to stress

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode we discuss:The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. - William JamesHuge waves have long been used as metaphors to describe mounting stress - a climbing, powerful, unstoppable force that then smashes us onto the rocks. 🌊Stress CAN wash us ashore in a heap, it can also be harnessed to give us the performance we never imagined.Some people when faced with a wave of stress actually seem to function better. They THRIVE. Some stress is good for you. Let's discuss how stress and its close cousin anxiety can be turned around and use them to your advantage.THREAT RESPONSECHALLENGE-RESPONSEOur brains and bodies actually behave differently in each case. 4 steps to change your responseStop the mind screw and stress responseReality Transurfing and stress responseLinks mentioned in today's episode:The book: Innercise by John Assaraf https://amzn.to/3pRXXBuEpisode on Stop the Mind Screw Ride the Wave of Success https://www.buzzsprout.com/1451998/9420918-2-surf-your-way-to-success-reality-transurfing-drop-importance.mp3?download=trueBlog post for this episode: https://www.kathieowen.com/blog/47-surf-or-sufferDownload your mindmap for this episode: www.kathieowen.com/mindmapMental diet resource guide: www.kathieowen.com/mentaldietVideo from Dr. Friedland on mindset https://youtu.be/XaK-hw3xzFcThe Kathie Owen PerspectiveHelping leaders, founders, and professionals recognize the human patterns that shape leadership, culture, communication, and emotional regulation under pressure.🌐 Website: https://www.kathieowen.com📖 Articles & Bonus Resources: https://www.kathieowen.com/blog🎤 Human Patterns Under Pressure Live Join an upcoming live event to explore leadership psychology, nervous system regulation, and the hidden patterns that influence performance, relationships, and workplace culture.📱 Connect with Kathie: • LinkedIn • YouTube • Facebook • Instagram • PinterestIf this episode helped you see something differently, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation.Pressure doesn't define us. It reveals the patterns we've yet to observe.