Why Am I So Effing Stressed??!!
Episode 03: Do You Bring Home Takeout Stress for Dinner?
Just the word ‘takeout’ probably has you thinking of some of your favorites, whether it be sushi, pizza, or comfort food from the restaurant around the corner. Many of us associate takeout with quality time with our friends, family, or loved ones, relaxing and enjoying a meal together. Generally, this stimulates our parasympathetic nervous system and allows us to reduce stress, but what if you are bringing ‘takeout stress’ home for dinner? This might happen when something occurs during our workday that triggers an emotional response and leaves us feeling anxious or overwhelmed. If we’re not careful, we can allow this takeaway work stress to become home stress, often at the expense of our families, our relationships, or our health. In today’s episode, we take a look at the different ways you might serve this takeout stress, how it impacts your family and your loved ones, and some of the techniques and exercises you can use to prevent it from happening as frequently. Tune in today to learn more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The positive associations many of us have with takeout food.
- Distinguishing between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
- What happens when we bring home ‘takeout stress’ and what might cause it.
- The different ways we serve takeout stress and how it impacts our family and loved ones.
- Reality check: takeout stress will happen from time to time, even with the best stress management techniques and practices in place!
- A reminder that takeout stress does not make you a terrible parent, partner, or person.
- Ways you can prevent it from happening as frequently, starting with setting work boundaries.
- An exercise to help you avoid seeing certain situations through a past trauma lens.
- How positive, instructive self-talk can help you transition from negative to neutral energy.
- A look at how to use the ‘container exercise’ to ease your anxiety in the short term.
- Why you shouldn’t beat yourself up if you bring takeout stress home; you’re only human!
- How to turn your shame into action and take ownership of your stress management.
- Remember: strive for progress, not perfection!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Episode 02: What’s Happening Inside Our Bodies When We Are Stressing Out?
Disclaimer
This podcast represents the opinions and views of Annemarie Bell and her guests. The content herein should not be taken or construed as medical advice or therapeutic services. Additionally, views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of Annemarie Bell and/or her guests and do not represent those of her employer.
Just the word ‘takeout’ probably has you thinking of some of your favorites, whether it be sushi, pizza, or comfort food from the restaurant around the corner. Many of us associate takeout with quality time with our friends, family, or loved ones, relaxing and enjoying a meal together. Generally, this stimulates our parasympathetic nervous system and allows us to reduce stress, but what if you are bringing ‘takeout stress’ home for dinner? This might happen when something occurs during our workday that triggers an emotional response and leaves us feeling anxious or overwhelmed. If we’re not careful, we can allow this takeaway work stress to become home stress, often at the expense of our families, our relationships, or our health. In today’s episode, we take a look at the different ways you might serve this takeout stress, how it impacts your family and your loved ones, and some of the techniques and exercises you can use to prevent it from happening as frequently. Tune in today to learn more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The positive associations many of us have with takeout food.
- Distinguishing between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
- What happens when we bring home ‘takeout stress’ and what might cause it.
- The different ways we serve takeout stress and how it impacts our family and loved ones.
- Reality check: takeout stress will happen from time to time, even with the best stress management techniques and practices in place!
- A reminder that takeout stress does not make you a terrible parent, partner, or person.
- Ways you can prevent it from happening as frequently, starting with setting work boundaries.
- An exercise to help you avoid seeing certain situations through a past trauma lens.
- How positive, instructive self-talk can help you transition from negative to neutral energy.
- A look at how to use the ‘container exercise’ to ease your anxiety in the short term.
- Why you shouldn’t beat yourself up if you bring takeout stress home; you’re only human!
- How to turn your shame into action and take ownership of your stress management.
- Remember: strive for progress, not perfection!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Episode 02: What’s Happening Inside Our Bodies When We Are Stressing Out?
Disclaimer
This podcast represents the opinions and views of Annemarie Bell and her guests. The content herein should not be taken or construed as medical advice or therapeutic services. Additionally, views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of Annemarie Bell and/or her guests and do not represent those of her employer.