Don't Let Stress Control Your Life: Here's How | Bob Baker and Pooki Lee
Dec 2, 2023
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Bob Baker and Pooki Lee discuss 8 ways to not let stress control your life. They also cover how everything is always working out for you and don't take everything so personally. Topics include releasing control, responding with compassion, understanding others' struggles, and unleashing your authentic self.
Reduce focus on uncontrollable elements and shift attention to what can be controlled to reduce stress.
Cultivate compassion and avoid taking things personally by recognizing that others' behavior may stem from their own pain or struggles.
Deep dives
Focus on what you can control
In life, it's often the things that we have no control over that agitate us and disrupt our happiness. Whether it's the weather, someone's decision, or a co-worker's actions - these external factors can make us feel out of control and stressed. The key is to reduce our focus on these uncontrollable elements and instead shift our attention to what we can control. This includes establishing a morning routine, choosing our responses, and understanding that surrendering and trusting the universe can alleviate stress.
Practice compassion and stop taking things personally
When someone behaves rudely or offensively, our immediate reaction may be to feel offended or angry. However, it's important to cultivate compassion and recognize that their behavior may stem from their own pain or struggles. By letting go of personalizing these actions, we can develop empathy and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Understanding that we never truly know what others are going through allows us to respond to challenging situations with a sense of understanding and avoid taking things too personally.
Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/rIZjubWBYDI - Bob Baker and Pooki Lee discuss 8 ways to Not Let Stress Control Your Life. They also cover how Everything Is Always Working Out for You and don't take everything so personally. (c) 2023 Bob Baker and Pooki Lee.
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