Ellen Leonard – Dealing with Stress in Retirement

Are you noticing that you’re dealing with more stress now that you’re retired or close to retirement?Stress is in itself not inherently bad, but chronic stress is and can lead to chronic illnesses. Becoming aware of how stress is showing up for you and being specific about what’s stressing you are great ways to take away the ambiguity of stress and start taking action.In this episode of the Secure Your Retirement podcast, we have Ellen Leonard, a speaker, stress management consultant + coach, and expert who teaches and coaches business leaders, teams, and entire organizations how to manage and prevent stress. Listen in to learn about the signs and symptoms of chronic stress, how to be aware of them, and work on them to live your best retirement life.In this episode, find out:●     Ellen’s career background and how she helps people in corporate deal with stress.●     Symptoms of stress in retirement, how to recognize stress, plus get professional help.●     The impact of chronic stress on your life which include chronic illnesses.●     How to become aware of stress and be very specific about what’s stressing you to take action.●     How to use movement, sleep, and eating as stress management tools.●     Why finding your true purpose in retirement can be a great stress management tool.●     Start by reaching out to a professional as soon as you notice signs of stress in your life.Tweetable Quotes:●     “Ninety percent of illness is influenced by stress.”- Ellen Leonard●     “We can do a compare and contrast and cultivate an awareness around how stress might be impacting us.”- Ellen LeonardGet in Touch with Ellen:●     Website: https://www.ellen-leonard.com/●     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenleonard/Resources:If you are in or nearing retirement and you want to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting our complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement!To access the course, simply visit POMWealth.net/podcast.