67 - Friday Fix: How to Stay Mentally Strong When You're Stressed Out

The Verywell Mind Podcast

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Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Education

5 • 703 Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2021

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

A lot of people have entered my therapy office over the years saying things like, “I just have to get rid of my stress.” But stress is part of life. And there will always be obstacles and hardships. Even having nothing to do can be quite stressful. Being mentally strong when you’re feeling stressed out doesn’t mean ignoring your stress or pretending it doesn’t exist. It’s about being aware of your stress levels so you can take action. Stress management is a skill that can be learned. And we all have the ability to get better at it. On today’s episode of the Friday Fix, we’re talking about how to change the way you think about stressful events. Shifting your mindset could make a huge difference in how your body and your brain reacts to stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Very Well Mind podcast. We've interviewed over 100 authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and others to help you learn strategies to care for your mental health.
0:22.9	This episode is hosted by psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin. Now let's get into the episode.
0:45.5	Okay. You're listening to the Friday fix.
0:54.9	Every Friday, I share a quick mental strength exercise that will help fix the thoughts, emotions, and actions that drain you of the mental strength you need to be your best.
1:00.9	Now, let's dive in today's episode. Today, I'm sharing how to stay mentally strong when you're feeling stressed out. There are tons of reasons why you might want to reduce your stress.
1:06.0	Here are a few of the science-backed benefits you might enjoy when you reduce your stress level.
1:12.0	You'll sleep better,
1:18.3	you'll likely get sick less often, your weight might be easier to manage, you might have fewer aches and pains, you'll be able to concentrate better, you'll likely be in a better mood,
1:24.0	and your relationships will probably improve. Of course, though, you might be thinking, I have a stressful life.
1:30.3	I can't reduce my stress level.
1:32.6	Well, I'm going to give you some strategies that can help, no matter how stressful your life is.
1:38.0	I've actually spent several semesters teaching the stress management class at Northeastern
1:42.1	University in Boston.
1:44.0	It's a really popular class because
1:45.6	most college students feel quite stressed out. So let me give you some of the highlights from the
1:50.5	college course so you can learn how to manage your stress and enjoy the benefits too. We often think
1:56.2	of certain events in our life as being stressful. Taking a test, attending a job interview, or moving to a new
2:02.4	city can cause you to feel stressed out. But those events don't make you stressed. It's your
2:08.0	response to them that stresses you out. Fortunately, you can change your response to those
2:12.7	circumstances. There's a direct link between how you think, how you feel, and how you behave. When you
2:19.5	encounter a situation, there are lots of different ways to think about it, and the way you think
2:24.5	will impact how stressed out you feel. And that will affect how you behave. Here's a quick
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