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MBA1383 Guest Teacher: Tom Cronin – How to Handle Stress and Work in Peace

Oct 28, 2019

Tom Cronin, a stress management expert and founder of the Stillness Project, discusses the heavy toll of stress on health and performance. He reveals the surprising link between wealth and anxiety, urging listeners to view stress symptoms as opportunities for change. Cronin emphasizes understanding our stress responses and offers practical techniques, such as meditation and breathing exercises, to cultivate peace in both personal and business environments. By transforming stress into a tool for growth, entrepreneurs can thrive.

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Quick takeaways

Understanding the impact of stress on our biology is crucial for managing it effectively and ensuring optimal performance in business.

Incorporating practices like meditation into daily routines can significantly enhance emotional balance and improve overall well-being amidst stress.

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Understanding Stress and Its Effects

Stress is a pervasive issue affecting a significant portion of the population, with studies showing that 80 to 90 percent of people report experiencing anxiety or overwhelm. A Gallup poll revealed a paradox where higher affluence correlates with increased anxiety and sadness, indicating that material gains do not necessarily lead to greater happiness. Stress manifests physically and mentally, leading to symptoms like insomnia and adrenal fatigue, which serve as warning signs that something in one’s lifestyle must change. Addressing the root causes of stress rather than simply masking the symptoms can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Intro

3min

Navigating Stress in a Prosperous yet Anxious World

3min

Understanding Stress Responses and the Path to Peace

4min

Navigating Stress: Transitioning to Peaceful States

4min

Managing Stress: Practical Tips for a Peaceful Work Environment

3min

Stress hurts.

That’s not a complaint; it’s a fact. Excessive mental and emotional stress — the kind that seems to permeate modern life and business — hurts you, and your business. It diminishes health, and it kills performance. If you are stressed, you are not at your best.

Managing stress isn’t a luxury. For entrepreneurs, it’s a responsibility.

Tom Cronin knows about stress. He spent years in the stock market, and saw how stress can consume us. That’s why he founded the Stillness Project, which helps business people integrate healthy stress management into their lives.

Today, Cronin is here to explain the effect stress has on your body, and how to combat those effects. He’s not here with promises to rid you of stress; rather, he’s here to help us understand the function of stress in our biology, and how to manage it effectively.

Don’t worry; the practices and exercises Cronin is sharing don’t require you to shave your head and seek enlightenment. We’re simply making a business proposal: that stress management is an investment of — not a waste of — time. And the returns are worth it. Click play at the top of the page!