Stress Isn’t the Enemy: Finding Compassion When You’re Not at Your Best

A soothing, reflective episode inviting you to see stress not as a flaw but as information that is helping you understand your patterns, listen to your body, and respond with compassion when you’re not at your best.🌱 Support the podcast & go deeperIf this episode supported you, please consider rating, following, or sharing it with a friend. It helps the podcast grow and helps others to find mindful moments, too. 🙏To join our Mental Wealth community, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/juleshobbs🎧 Access a library of all episodes📓 Weekly journal prompts📥 Downloadable mindfulness + creative resources💬 Behind-the-scenes community chats👉 Join as a Patron from just £3 / $4.50 at https://www.patreon.com/c/juleshobbs/membership🧘 Join our live weekly classes🎧 Stretch and Reflect – Every Thursday at 7am EST / 12pm UK🌟 Achieve Your Dreams – Last Thursday of the month at 12pm EST / 5pm UKFree to attend — sign up here: https://edu.perksatwork.com/landing3/Sources✅ Statistics & Sources74% of adults in the UK have felt so stressed at some point over the last year that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope.Mental Health Foundation – Stress: Are We Coping? (2018)https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/stress-are-we-coping1 in 5 people feel stressed every day.YouGov UK / CIPHR Workplace Stress Survey (2023)https://yougov.co.uk/topics/society/articles-reports/2023/04/26/one-five-brits-say-they-feel-stressed-every-dayChronic stress plays a role in an estimated 75% of all GP visits, due to its links with physical symptoms like fatigue, digestion issues, sleep disruption, headaches, and pain.British Medical Association (BMA) + referenced by NHS Inform & Mental Health Foundation summary reportshttps://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/stress/bma-support-for-stresshttps://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/stressDisclaimersAll music is from Epidemic Sounds. This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you need help, please seek a qualified mental health professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.