965: Where Does All The Stress Go

In today's episode, Gina discusses what happens to stress that accumulates in our minds and bodies as we go about our lives. If we do not take time out to provide ourselves with a variety of self-care techniques, we may find this stress building up and causing adverse health consequences, in addition to chronic anxiety. Listen in for suggestions on how you can reduce your accumulated stress and live with more peace, health and happiness in your life.

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What is anxiety?

Quote:

The mind should be allowed some relaxation, that it may return to its work all the better for the rest.

–Seneca

Chapters

0:00:24 Introduction and the Importance of Rest

0:01:25 Where does the stress go? Exploring different areas of stress

0:02:40 The impact of chronic stress on the body

0:09:32 The Three Areas of Well-being: Mind, Body, and Spirit

0:10:31 Achieving a Well Mind: Relaxation, Reflection, and Creativity

0:11:33 The Importance of a Well Body: Joyful Energy and Vibrant Health

0:14:36 Emotions and Rest: Finding Balance

0:15:58 Finding Bliss and Purpose in the Bigger Picture

0:18:07 Finding Stress Relief in Spiritual Practices

0:19:24 Closing Thoughts and a Quote from Seneca

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I dive into the topic of stress and its impact on our overall well-being. I start off by quoting Seneca, who emphasized the importance of allowing the mind to relax and return to its work. From there, I explore the various areas of our lives where stress can accumulate and take a toll on our physical and mental health.

I discuss how stress can manifest in different aspects of our lives, including the physical, mental, social, creative, spiritual, emotional, and sensory realms. In particular, I shed light on the stressors associated with living in a digital world, where constant exposure to news and opinions can overwhelm our senses. It's crucial to recognize the need for rest in these areas, as chronic stress can lead to a range of issues such as muscle tension, headaches, back pain, shortness of breath, heart and blood vessel problems, elevated stress hormone release, chronic fatigue, low mood, weakened immune system, and disruptions in women's menstruation and sexual desire.

Furthermore, I explain the connection between chronic stress and digestive problems. I delve into our body's fight or flight response, which prioritizes survival over digestion, resulting in inadequate digestive processes and long-term gastrointestinal issues.

To achieve overall well-being, it's vital to promote relaxation and address stress across different dimensions of our lives. Mental wellness entails being relaxed, reflective, and creative, free from chronic worry, anxiety, or depression. Physical wellness involves having joyful energy and vibrancy, enabling us to perform tasks and feel healthy. Spiritual wellness, on the other hand, encompasses feeling connected to something greater than ourselves and finding purpose in the universe or a higher power.

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