#99: The Root of Your Stress

On this episode of the Decide Your Legacy podcast, we discuss how to get to the root of stress to prevent it from hindering life. You’ll hear my own experience with nail-biting due to stress and fear. We’ll talk about the importance of identifying stressful situations, acknowledging the physical reactions to stress, noting the thoughts contributing to the stress, and understanding its connection to the past. Finally emphasizing the importance of facing these fears and taking necessary actions like journaling and consulting with family or a therapist to root it out. The journey requires discomfort, but overcoming it leads to transformational change.00:39 When I stopped biting my nails00:59 Welcome to the Podcast and Host Introduction02:01 Personal Anecdote and Importance of Facing Fears02:58 Identifying Stress Triggers03:48 Understanding Fear and Its Impact04:19 Personal Experience with Fear and Change05:16 Understanding Anxiety as a Self-Protection Mechanism06:17 Identifying Negative Thoughts and Emotions07:15 Steps to Find the Root of Your Fear13:33 Understanding How Feelings Impact Perspective17:44 Connecting Stress Triggers to Past Experiences21:43 Facing Your Fears and Taking Action24:08 Recap and Final Thoughts25:18 Podcast Conclusion and Sign OffBe sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgraggResources:If you found this information helpful, SUBSCRIBE TODAY and you’ll receive our Free Video & Workbook Shatterproof Yourself: 7 Small Steps to a Giant Leap in Your Mental Health. Get free content to start your legacy journeyDecide Your Legacy Corporate & Group WorkshopsThanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!Be sure to follow me on Instagram @adamgragg Connect with Decide Your Legacy! Adam Gragg is a Legacy Coach, Blogger, Podcaster, Speaker, & Mental Health Professional for nearly 25 years. Adam’s life purpose is helping people & organizations find transformational clarity that propels them forward to face their biggest fears to LIVE & leave their chosen legacy. He’s ultra-practical in his approach, convinced that engaging in self-reflective ACTION & practical tools, practiced consistently, WILL transform your life. He specializes in life transitions, career issues, and helping clients overcome anxiety, depression & trauma. Contact Adam HERE. if you're interested in getting started on deciding YOUR legacy.