063 Responding to Stress




5 Minute Dharma Podcast show

Summary: Learning to respond instead of reacting to stress is the topic of this episode. Some of the most stressful times of the year are Thanksgiving and Christmas. They combine the stresses of money, people, and deadlines. But researchers have actually pinpointed January 4 as the most stressful day of the year. It’s the perfect storm of cold weather, economic gloom, and the end of Christmas cheer. But stress is a year round reality for many. Podcast Outline: Introduction A. First, let’s better understand what stress is. B. Second, we can deal with stressors by changing our perspective. C. Third, we can change our coping strategy, moving from reaction to responds. Conclusion