How to INCREASE Your Capacity for Stress (without losing yourself in the process) | PD Podcast Ep.287

<p><strong>If YOU&#39;RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - </strong><a href="https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Stress isn&#39;t something you can, or should, completely eliminate from your life. The goal isn&#39;t to avoid hard things; it&#39;s to build the capacity to handle them without constantly feeling like you&#39;re drowning.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Sue and Alex break down the massive difference between experiencing stress and living in a constant state of overwhelm. They explore what it actually means to increase your capacity for stress, how to better manage the demands already on your plate, and how to become more resilient without losing yourself in the process.</p><p><br></p><p>Have questions for future episodes or a topic you&#39;d like us to cover? Submit them here - <a href="https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7</a></p><p><br></p><p>As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(0:00) Today&#39;s topic</p><p>(2:03) Not everything is stress</p><p>(3:44) The first place to start</p><p>(7:36) How to set up a realistic daily schedule</p><p>(10:28) You need to come FIRST</p><p>(14:01) More availability does not equal better service</p><p>(15:52) Identifying sources of stress that you can control</p><p>(19:37) Avoiding self-imposed stress</p><p>(21:30) Using your mindset to improve your everyday situations</p><p>(23:25) Changing the plan when the circumstances change</p><p>(26:54) Work ethic is seldom the problem</p><p>(28:00) It&#39;s not just about reading books and taking bubble baths...</p><p>(30:00) The key takeaway</p><p><br></p><p><strong>OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:</strong></p><p>Why You&#39;re Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/3542c6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pod.fo/e/3542c6</a></p><p>Why You DON&#39;T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/358b03" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pod.fo/e/3