Think Act Be Podcast 244: How to Manage Daily Stress
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Sep 10, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Joel Minden, a practicing clinician, shares valuable insights on managing daily stress. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between stress and anxiety, as well as the biology behind stress responses. The conversation dives into the role of sleep, diet, and exercise in reducing stress, while stressing the need for healthy boundaries in relationships. Joel also highlights techniques like breathwork, mindfulness, and finding joy in daily tasks as effective strategies to foster resilience and maintain a balanced mindset.
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Stress Versus Anxiety
- Stress is a general bodily response to stressors while anxiety is a specific form of that response.
- Joel Minden and Seth Gillihan highlight that the same stressor can produce different emotions in different people.
Prioritize Foundational Sleep Habits
- Prioritize basic physiological needs first: sleep, consistent routines, and a simple bedtime wind-down.
- Focus on the big sleep hygiene practices before chasing minor tweaks or gadgets.
Exercise To Buffer Stress Responses
- Exercise for about 30 minutes at moderate intensity to reduce the blood pressure response to upcoming stress.
- Use brief workouts proactively to boost resilience before stressful events.