Perfect Stress
Ever felt like you pushed yourself so much that it actually affected your health, either physically or mentally? Adam Darrow – founder of the MyStressAlarm app – explains a simple way to find your perfect stress level so you can walk that fine line between being productive and overdoing it (triggering stress-related symptoms). With a mix of interesting interviews and bite-size monologues, we cover everything from what to consider when planning your day to taking calculated risks with your health to positioning yourself long term to sustain a high productivity level WHILE ALSO maintaining good work-life balance! Don't let stress get in the way of success! Episodes released Monday mornings.http://perfectstress.com | https://www.facebook.com/PerfectStress | https://www.mystressalarm.com
Episodes
108 episodes
Ep. 108 – Final episode…for now
The Perfect Stress Podcast will be on hold for the near future. I want to thank you so much for listening and supporting this podcast, and hope that it provided some value to you. I hope to restart the podcast at some point once the...
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Episode 108
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14:00
Ep. 107 – Keeping stress in check between vacations
Vacations can be expensive, especially in an inflationary economy. But your mental health is quite important too. In this short episode I offer my two cents on how to maximize the benefits of vacation and keep stress in check betwee...
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Episode 107
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13:02
Ep. 106 – How to assess trust and tolerance level in pursuit of a low-stress, successful partnership
It's inevitable that at some point in our lives, personal and otherwise, we're going to need to partner with someone, and that could be a huge source of stress if you don't go about it right. Check out this week's episode to get my two ce...
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Episode 106
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15:04
Ep. 105 – Making changes for the better
There are a million and one excuses for putting off fixing an issue, not tackling it head on, but in almost every case, the benefits outweigh the short-term hassle…by a lot! Acute stress vs chronic stress. Tune in to get my two cent...
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Episode 105
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16:01
Ep. 104 – Productivity is in the eyes of the beholder
Taking vacation is not counter productive, and helps working within your constraints so you can sustain a satisfactory rate of progress on your goals. Check out this week's episode to get my two cents on the topic.*...
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Episode 104
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14:29
Ep. 103 – Looking back at your past to gauge your future
Your past, including childhood, has an impact on where you are today, mentally, physically and otherwise. Putting your life into context in the best way to gauge progress, not comparing yourself to others.
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Episode 103
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15:20
Ep. 102 – Reducing stress by taking back control
Journaling is a great way to take back some sense of control over a difficult situation. There's no one way to journal, but there is an art to it. Check out my two cents on the subject.
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Episode 102
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14:41
Ep. 101 – What to do when you’re feeling trapped
When you feel trapped and not in control of your situation, this a recipe for chronic stress. But there ARE things you can do to help give you a sense of control back and reduce stress. Check out this week's episode for my two cents...
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Episode 101
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13:45
Ep. 100 – Inspiration and persistence is the mother of success
Reflecting on 100 episodes and what I think is important for success. Thank you for your support!https://www.facebook.com/PerfectStress | htt...
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Episode 100
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16:30
Ep. 99 – When it comes to change, smaller is better
The attitude — either do it right or not at all — sounds great. Being fully committed. But we have to be careful not to confuse one's commitment to change with the behavior change process itself, because the research is clear that s...
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14:56
Ep. 98 – How you gain more from thinking less
Slowing down is easier said than done in the fast-paced post-modern world we live in today. Tune in to get my take on the effectiveness of mindfulness on stress level and stress-related symptoms.
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Episode 98
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14:15
Ep. 97 – Benefits of monitoring chronic stress
The fact that there are significant and growing public health issues is not simply a reflection of our state of health, but our state of mind in this fast-paced post-modern world we live in today. Tune in to find out how monitoring your c...
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Ep. 96 – Are you overweight mentally?
If you live with chronic stress, that's a weight on your mind that you carry around with you every day, and it could really wear you down. Chronic stress monitoring is a vehicle to successful, sustainable behavior change that results in p...
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Episode 96
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14:26
Ep. 95 – Stress and taking on challenges
Life is full of challenges and with challenges comes stress. But does that then mean life has to be full of stress?? Tune in to this week's episode to hear ways of dealing with certain types of challenges to minimize stress....
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Episode 95
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14:27
Ep. 94 – The importance of normalcy and routines in your wellness journey
In times of uncertainty, it's that much more important to have a sense of normalcy and follow regular routines in order to stay in rhythm with nature. Check out this episode for my two cents on the topic.
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Episode 94
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14:09
Ep. 93 – Maintaining perfect stress in uncertain times - Pt 2
Striking that balance between caring for others and caring for yourself can get touchy in stressful times, especially if you have a so-called invisible illness. Check out this episode for my two cents on the topic.
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Episode 93
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13:52
Ep. 92 – Maintaining perfect stress in uncertain times
With everything going on in this complex post-modern hi-tech world we live in today, it's that much more important to keep stress in check and focused on your goals. Check out this episode for my two cents on the topic.
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Episode 92
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14:22
Ep. 91 – Self-care non-negotiables in pursuit of life goals
Pursuing your life goals is demanding. Over the years, you will need to create a sustainable routine that supports physical and cognitive wellness, of which good work-life balance is one important piece. Tune in for my two cents on ...
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Episode 91
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13:59
Ep. 90 – How effectively do you rest?
To live by the Perfect Stress mindset requires the ability to rest effectively, which sometimes warrants more planning than just scheduling it in. Tune in for my two cents on the topic.
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Episode 90
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13:36
Ep. 89 – Where to focus on behavior change
Education and nudging can't hurt when trying to make changes to your daily routine, but leveraging your intrinsic motivation is the key to success. Check out this episode for my two cents on the topic.
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Episode 89
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15:21
Ep. 88 – The ironies of technology and cheap things
It's debatable if technology actually makes life easier or not, but increasingly I'm thinking not. And think again if you're saving money or time buying cheaper things. Check out this episode for my two cents on the topic.
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Episode 88
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13:22
Ep. 87 – The impact small decisions can have on you and others
Even your "small" decisions can have a bigger impact than you think on yourself and others by influencing future decisions. Those decisions can also impact your stress levels, health, performance and quality of life. Check ou...
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Episode 87
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13:02
Ep. 86 – Climbing that proverbial mountain
On the long and uncertain journey to achieving your ambitious life goals, there are some things I find helpful in managing stress and keeping spirits high along the way. Check out this week's episode to get my 2 cents on the topic.
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Episode 86
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11:11