Is Stress Getting in the Way of Your Progress?

 

Do you remember Whack-A-Mole?

 

You know, the arcade game where a mole keeps popping up in unpredictable spots and it’s your job to smack it on the head?

 

Well, that’s kind of like how stress works.

 

Except you are the mole … and when stress gets out of control, every time you make a move, it keeps bopping YOU on the head.

 

This is why I tell my clients that it’s SO IMPORTANT to have a plan to manage stress before it manages them.

 

Because when stress is in control, not only does MY CLIENT feel out of control, but it’s tough for them to reach their goals.  It can affect their sleep, their appetite, their relationships, their career, and so much more!

 

I came across this list of 6 different kinds of stress in the Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Coaching Certification course that I'm currently working on to add to my two Nutrition Coaching certifications and thought it was eye-opening ... see what I did there??  **groan**

 

Since it's not just my clients who deal with more than one kind of stress at a time, it's easy to see how it really adds up to take a toll on your health!

 

  1. Physical stress:  bad night of sleep, being sick, or hungry
  2. Mental stress:  rough day at work, too many decisions to make, overwhelmed
  3. Emotional stress:  feeling guilty, grief, anger, hate, frustration
  4. Social stress:  disagreements with others, feeling lonely, etc.
  5. Existential stress:  feeling hopeless, wondering what it all means, etc.
  6. Environmental stress:  loud noises, unsafe surroundings, hot or cold temperatures, stuck in traffic, etc.

 

I help my clients to create a lifestyle that helps them prevent and manage those stresses, will help them become more resilient – and can stop stress from getting in the way of their health.

 

PLUS:  the same steps that help my clients manage stress will also move them CLOSER to their health goals.

 

That means finding ways to:

  • Get enough sleep,
  • Move their body during the day,
  • Eat a healthy diet,
  • Practice stress management techniques that work with their values and context (meditation, prayer, journaling, yoga, breathing exercises, etc.)

 

Make time for YOU today!  You deserve it.

 

Committed to your health,

 

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