The Carousel of Stress
There’s no end to stress in our lives. In our workplaces. In our relationships. It causes physical, mental or emotional ill health and can lead to chronic stress and burnout.
This is a fact.
But “Stress” isn’t the problem. Why?
Because Stress is natural. It’s our bodies way of responding to demanding activities, pressure or difficulties we encounter in every day life.
It keeps us safe in moments of danger or threat. And it gives us clear signals when we may need to change ‘how’ we live our lives. So we can remain:
- healthier and happier
- more connected with others
- enjoying a sense of overall wellbeing.
But our busy, digitally overloaded modern lives, our habits and behaviours and environments can make it feel an endless Carousel of Stress.
Like there’s no way to get off it! 🎠
But there are ways we can manage our stress - whether self-caring habits like exercise, our hobbies and social support OR stress interventions like Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction [MBSR] or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [CBT].
Why not explore for yourself on:
The Carousel of Stress
😓 Types of Stress
📑 Models on Stress
❤️🩹 Stress Interventions
⏰ The Stress Response
🏃♀️ Stress Management
🤕 Your Health Impact
💸 Sources of Stress
🔥 Signs of Burnout
Image illustrates the Carousel of Stress. Inspired by the ‘Emotion Wheel’ (psychologist Robert Plutchik)
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The Stress Models
General Adaptation Syndrome model by Hans Selye
Allostatic Load model by McEwen and Stellar
Resources
3 Eye Opening Windows of Mindfulness: Guide
5 days of Mindful Ways: Free course
More resources on LinkedIn
What part of the “Carousel of Stress” is new to you?
To learn more mindful ways to manage your stress, or to arrange a talk, workshop or course, book a short discovery call today.
Wishing you a wonderful day,
Derek
Waking Waves
📧 hello@wakingwaves.com
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