Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

Turn stress into your superpower - Sharon Grossman (stress management)

Linda Bjork/Dr. Sharon Grossman Season 5 Episode 7

Did you know that stress can be an asset?  In this episode of Linda's Corner, Dr. Sharon Grossman explains how to manage stress and make it work for you rather than against you.   Dr. Sharon is a psychologist, coach, international keynote speaker, podcast host, best-selling author, and the founder  of the Warrior Institute.  You can reach Dr. Sharon at her website, www.drsharongrossman.com.

Some of the highlights Dr. Sharon shares:

  • Stress has both negative and positive aspects
  • Stress is negative when it's chronic or intense
  • We have a "relationship" with stress, how to transform that relationship into something that serves you
  • How to turn threats into opportunities
  • How to change your "story" about what's happening to you
  • Remember there's something really good on the other side
  • Overcoming "I'll be happy when..." mentality
  • Becoming aware about the beliefs we have about ourselves
  • Finding a sense of purpose
  • How to incorporate joy NOW
  • You have more control that you realize
  • "Burnout" is a spectrum - from light to totally fried
  • Solutions to burnout are not a one side fits all 
  • Decode your burnout
  • Stress is not the enemy - you can turn it into your superpower
  • Pay attention to the physiological symptoms of stress and make them work for you
  • What if?
  • When you feel stressed, it's a sign that something matters to you
  • Think differently.  Feel differently.  Behave differently.
  • And more


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