31 min
Ep. 9: Managing Stress without Alcohol The No More Wasted Days Podcast
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- Self-Improvement
Stress is one of the leading reason people relapse. Knowing how to manage stress can help you stay strong on your alcohol free journey. On this episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara and Heather discuss various strategies to manage stress. They explain that stress is a body's natural response to any demand or challenge, and not all stress is bad. Overwhelming or chronic stress, however, can impact physical and mental health. Some of their tips include sticking to daily routines, taking care of one's nutrition, ensuring adequate sleep, and maintaining an organized to-do list. The hosts also encourage listeners to embrace a meditative practice of sensory check-ins and deep breathing exercises for immediate stress relief. They additionally highlight the role of alcohol-free living in mitigating stress and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:09 Understanding Stress and Its Impact
03:19 The Role of Alcohol in Stress Management
04:17 Importance of Daily Routines in Stress Management
06:49 Nutrition and Its Role in Stress Management
07:41 The Importance of Hydration
13:14 The Role of Sleep in Stress Management
17:17 Importance of Sleep in Stress Management
18:04 The Power of a To-Do List
18:30 The Brain Dump Technique
19:11 Organizing Your To-Do List
23:23 The Role of Accountability in Task Completion
24:25 Using Social Media for Accountability
26:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
27:32 Recognizing Stress in Your Body
29:20 The Power of Meditation
30:51 Sensory Check-In: A Grounding TechniqueLooking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.
Follow the podcast on Social Media:
IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod
Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial
Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach
Stress is one of the leading reason people relapse. Knowing how to manage stress can help you stay strong on your alcohol free journey. On this episode of The No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara and Heather discuss various strategies to manage stress. They explain that stress is a body's natural response to any demand or challenge, and not all stress is bad. Overwhelming or chronic stress, however, can impact physical and mental health. Some of their tips include sticking to daily routines, taking care of one's nutrition, ensuring adequate sleep, and maintaining an organized to-do list. The hosts also encourage listeners to embrace a meditative practice of sensory check-ins and deep breathing exercises for immediate stress relief. They additionally highlight the role of alcohol-free living in mitigating stress and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:09 Understanding Stress and Its Impact
03:19 The Role of Alcohol in Stress Management
04:17 Importance of Daily Routines in Stress Management
06:49 Nutrition and Its Role in Stress Management
07:41 The Importance of Hydration
13:14 The Role of Sleep in Stress Management
17:17 Importance of Sleep in Stress Management
18:04 The Power of a To-Do List
18:30 The Brain Dump Technique
19:11 Organizing Your To-Do List
23:23 The Role of Accountability in Task Completion
24:25 Using Social Media for Accountability
26:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
27:32 Recognizing Stress in Your Body
29:20 The Power of Meditation
30:51 Sensory Check-In: A Grounding TechniqueLooking for support on your alcohol free journey? Consider joining us in the Day Makers Community. CLICK HERE for all the details.Want some 1-on-1 support on your alcohol free journey? Work with Heather as your alcohol free coach. CLICK HERE to start working with Heather today.
Follow the podcast on Social Media:
IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod
Follow Sara on Social Media:IG: @no_more_wasted_days
TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial
Follow Heather on Social Media:IG: @accordingtohpg
TikTok: @thealcoholfreecoach
31 min