I'm Busy Being Awesome Episode 57: How to Manage Stress, To-do Lists, & Circumstances
Aug 24, 2020
Feeling stressed with overwhelming to-do lists? Discover how to reshape your perceptions and regain control! Learn the importance of distinguishing between factual realities and your interpretations, and how your thoughts directly impact your emotional reactions. Explore a refreshing approach to stress that prioritizes personal growth over mere task completion. Identify stressors, analyze your responses, and celebrate your achievements while tapping into community resources for further support!
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Feelings vs. Circumstances
- Overwhelm, stress, and anxiety are feelings, not circumstances.
- These feelings are located in the feeling line of the self-coaching model.
Defining Circumstances
- Circumstances are factual, neutral, and out of your control.
- Everyone would agree on the facts of a circumstance.
Weather Anecdote
- Paula uses the example of weather to illustrate a circumstance.
- 89 degrees is factual, but saying "it's hot" is subjective.