13. Holiday Stress and the Battle Against Chronic Stress: A Deep Dive into Mindfulness, Exercise, and Boundary-Setting

Good Enough with the Trauma Therapist

In this holiday-centric episode of Good Enough with the Trauma therapist, Jamie tackles the timely topic of chronic stress. Dive deep into the insidious signs and severe consequences of persistent stress, and explore the symptoms that often come with it. Jamie guides listeners on how to implement mindfulness, an effective stress combatant, into daily life. Learn to connect back to your senses, feel grounded, and disconnect from the unhealthy patterns stress creates.

Exercise is also revealed as a key tool to better deal with chronic stress, as it encourages you to truly connect with your body. Hear Jamie explain why operating under chronic stress is detrimental to your health and why knowing and respecting your own body's needs is an invaluable defense.

As the holiday season fast approaches, setting boundaries is critical. Jamie discusses how you can protect yourself from the overload of festive events and people that may be the trigger of chronic stress. Plus, discover why focusing on the positive aspects of life can aid in staying present and alleviating stress.

Chronic stress is a vicious cycle; the longer it goes unaddressed, the worse it becomes. When stuck in this cycle, our negative self-talk increases, fueling the cycle even further. By recognizing and acknowledging this destructive pattern, we can take a significant step towards breaking free. Understand the difference between normal stress and chronic stress, and how being caught in a cycle of chronic stress narrows our perspectives.

Jamie explains how breaking away from chronic stress gives us the chance to see the bigger picture, shedding light on the potential to live a life free of chronic stress. Remember, acknowledging chronic stress is your responsibility, and taking action to relieve it is entirely within your control. Tune in to empower yourself this holiday season and beyond.

"Good Enough with the Trauma Therapist" is your companion on this transformative journey. Tune in for heart-to-heart conversations, expert interviews, and a sprinkle of humor, because, after all, you are good enough, and your journey to a fulfilling life starts here.

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