She Coaches Coaches Four Simple Strategies You Can Use Today To Help Manage Stress And Feel Better - Ep: 013
Nov 1, 2020
Discover four effective strategies to manage stress and anxiety, tailored for both coaches and their clients. Learn about the science of stress and how to prepare your mind for better decision-making. Candy shares a calming technique called box breathing, along with the benefits of nature walks. She emphasizes sharing your feelings with trusted friends and offers suggestions for soothing activities. Plus, get tips on curating your news intake to reduce overwhelm and a special invitation to access a fantastic free resource library!
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Stress Shuts Down Higher Thinking
- High emotions reduce reasoning because stress shifts the brain into primitive survival mode.
- When intelligence is low, strategies that engage the prefrontal cortex help restore clear thinking.
Mouse Surprise Triggered Flight Reaction
- Candy Motzek shared jumping onto a chair after spotting a tiny mouse as an example of flight response.
- The quick reaction illustrated how primitive survival instincts override rational thought.
Decide Your Stress Plan In Advance
- Plan ahead which stress strategy you'll use so your prefrontal cortex can guide your response.
- Decide in advance which technique to use and you'll act more calmly when stress hits.