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The Liz Moody Podcast
Science-Backed Hacks to MAJORLY Reduce Stress When The World Gets Overwhelming
Oct 30, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Jenny Taitz, a UCLA psychiatry professor and certified therapist, shares her expertise on managing stress with effective strategies. She discusses 'urge surfing' and tapping into your 'wise mind' to improve emotional regulation. Dr. Taitz also explores the surprising power of music on mood and offers an unconventional ice water technique for immediate relief. Additionally, she addresses health anxiety and common pitfalls of overthinking while emphasizing the importance of community support in stress management.
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- Understanding stress cycles and triggers is essential for developing effective coping strategies and distinguishing between immediate needs and larger life changes.
- Techniques like 'urge surfing' and creating pros and cons lists can help individuals recognize and manage stress-induced behaviors more consciously.
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Understanding Stress and Its Impact
Stress manifests differently in individuals, affecting various aspects of their lives such as sleep, digestion, and emotional reactivity. A perceived stress scale highlights that stress is fundamentally about how we view our circumstances compared to our capacity to handle them. When stress levels rise, individuals often find themselves trapped in cycles of procrastination and negative thinking, which only exacerbate their feelings of being overwhelmed. Thus, recognizing personal stress triggers and their consequences is crucial for developing effective coping strategies.
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