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The fourth session of the Well-Being Beyond Measure series centers on understanding and managing stress. Whitney shares her personal experiences with stress, burnout, and learning to prioritize wellbeing. She discusses different techniques for handling stress, like distraction, mindfulness, meditation, self-affirmation, and resilience-building exercises. Whitney emphasizes the need to re-evaluate work commitments, downshift, and prioritize rest as crucial steps towards a less stressful lifestyle. Dealing with stress is an ongoing journey, which highlights the importance of connecting with others as a form of support and reminder of shared experiences.
Resources mentioned:
- How to feel less stressed
- Princeton University tips
- Washington Post
- Positive Psychology Resilience Exercises
- Slow Movement downshifting
- Therapy Takeaway Substack
02:19 Dealing with Stress and the Decision to Continue
02:42 The Importance of Integrity and Self-Care
03:26 The Reality of Stress and the Misconception of Perfection
05:19 Different Types of Stress and Their Impact
05:59 The Struggle with Stressful Work Situations
07:54 The Role of Resiliency in Stress Management
08:06 The Concept of Downshifting and Prioritizing Rest
08:22 Exploring Stress Management Techniques
09:44 The Importance of Distraction and Mindfulness
The fourth session of the Well-Being Beyond Measure series centers on understanding and managing stress. Whitney shares her personal experiences with stress, burnout, and learning to prioritize wellbeing. She discusses different techniques for handling stress, like distraction, mindfulness, meditation, self-affirmation, and resilience-building exercises. Whitney emphasizes the need to re-evaluate work commitments, downshift, and prioritize rest as crucial steps towards a less stressful lifestyle. Dealing with stress is an ongoing journey, which highlights the importance of connecting with others as a form of support and reminder of shared experiences.
Resources mentioned:
- How to feel less stressed
- Princeton University tips
- Washington Post
- Positive Psychology Resilience Exercises
- Slow Movement downshifting
- Therapy Takeaway Substack
02:19 Dealing with Stress and the Decision to Continue
02:42 The Importance of Integrity and Self-Care
03:26 The Reality of Stress and the Misconception of Perfection
05:19 Different Types of Stress and Their Impact
05:59 The Struggle with Stressful Work Situations
07:54 The Role of Resiliency in Stress Management
08:06 The Concept of Downshifting and Prioritizing Rest
08:22 Exploring Stress Management Techniques
09:44 The Importance of Distraction and Mindfulness
