Modern Stress

Sustainable Minimalists

Bleav + Stephanie Seferian

Leisure, Parenting, Kids & Family, Home & Garden

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 26 October 2023

⏱️ 35 minutes

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It's sad but true: Americans are some of the most chronically stressed people on the planet. On today's show: how to incorporate Japanese lifestyle philosophies into our lives for reduced stress, greater well-being, and a longer life. Here's a preview: [3:00] The physiology of stress: What *actually* goes on in our bodies when we encounter a stressor? [11:00] 5 reasons why Americans are among the most stressed in the world [20:00] The secret to a great life isn't the accumulation of $$, it's this [27:00] How being in a hurry is inversely proportional to your quality of life Resources mentioned: Americans Are Some of the Most Stressed-Out People in the World, a New Global Survey Says (via Time) Stressed in the U.S.: 12 Tools to Tackle Anxiety, Loneliness, Tech Addiction, and More by Meg Van Deusen Episode #384: Forest Bathing 101 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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0:00.0	It has been a summer of self-care over here. I'm talking lots of hikes, lots of beach trips with the
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1:00.7	Well, hello my friends and welcome back.
1:05.0	My name is Stephanie Safarian,
1:07.0	and you're listening to episode 413 of Sustainable Minimalists.
1:11.0	This is a show about intentional and eco-friendly minimalist living.
1:16.1	I'm super excited about today's show because we're discussing something every single one of
1:21.9	us experiences and that of course is stress. Why are
1:26.5	Americans among the most stressed in the world and how can we incorporate some
1:32.0	ancient wisdom to reduce our chronic stress issues?
1:37.2	And we're doing that today because some researchers argue that most health problems are caused by exposure to chronic stress. Now worldwide
1:47.6	Americans we do experience stress most of all and this is a major problem because stress can shorten your lifespan
1:55.4	so it affects the quantity of days you spend on this earth while simultaneously
2:01.2	also wreaking havoc on the quality of your days.
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