PASSING THOUGHTS

EPISODE 75: WHY YOU'RE ACTUALLY STRESSED | PASSING THOUGHTS PODCAST | rbccmnq

• Rebecca-Monique • Episode 75

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A fear of being misunderstood...

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Hi, I’m Rebecca-Monique: an ICF accredited (PCC) grief and trauma coach, and coach supervisor. My work is centred around supporting individuals through their healing and growth. 

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Hi, I’m Rebecca-Monique – an ICF accredited coach and coach supervisor – and these are my passing thoughts.

Stress is a natural, human response to a real or perceived threat. 

When experienced and unmanaged over an extended period of time, it becomes chronic. 

Chronic stress can have a detrimental impact on our wellbeing and can make daily functioning challenging and even overwhelming. 

When our default state becomes ‘danger’, this can cause symptoms such as unfocused thinking, insomnia, poor emotional regulation, muscle pain, high blood pressure,  and a weakened immune system.  

Here are just a few common, deep-seated psychological reasons we might actually be stressed: 

  • A fear of running out of time
  • Fear of being misunderstood 
  • A strong desire to be right 
  • Fear of losing connection
  • Anticipatory grief: foreseeing the loss of something or someone meaningful to us
  • Fear of how others will perceive us
  • Inability to be present or worrying about the future
  • Trying to control something that is beyond our control or fear of losing control 
  • An inability or powerlessness to redress injustice or unfairness 
  • Going against our values, morals and principles

Remember, if it steals our peace, it’s far too expensive. 

My question for you this week is:
Beneath the surface, what’s really feeding your stress? 

Speak to you next week, until then, be well.