#012: 3 Powerful Practices for Calming Stress & Anxiety
Description
In this episode of the Mental Notes Show, host Deanna Pecina, delves into the topic of managing stress and anxiety, particularly for mothers navigating the complexities of parenting anxious children. Deanna shares her personal experiences and offers three powerful strategies to empower moms to break the cycle of stress for themselves and their families.
Key Points:
Identifying Stress Responses:
- Fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and safe and social responses to stress.
- Understanding your primary stress response can help in managing stress effectively.
Gratitude as a Stress Management Tool:
- Studies show that gratitude can lower stress levels, boost mental strength, and improve overall well-being.
Physical Activity for Stress Reduction:
- Physical activity reduces stress hormones, improves self-confidence, and can delay onset of cognitive decline and dementia.
Connection to Nature as Stress Relief:
- Spending time in nature reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, contributing to physical and mental well-being.
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