The hottest Stress management Substack posts right now

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So you want to be a manager - Part 3: The bad and the ugly

The Caring Techie Newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 09 Aug 23
💼 Business Management Leadership Decision-making Teamwork Stress management
  1. Transitioning to engineering management involves shifting from an individual mindset to a team mindset
  2. Embracing discomfort, making difficult decisions, and managing emotions are key challenges for managers
  3. Managers must adjust to reduced personal flexibility, increased meetings, and a focus on time management

GRANTED: You’re stressed because you care—and you might be working too much

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 05 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Stress management Work-life balance Resilience Future of work
  1. Reframing stress as a challenge rather than a hindrance can improve job performance and health.
  2. Working less can help avoid burnout by promoting quality over quantity and recognizing the importance of rest for meaningful goals.
  3. Requiring college degrees in job postings can disadvantage those who acquire skills through alternative routes, particularly people of color.

018: How I Lost 30 Pounds in Four Months, and How I Knew It Was Time.

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 09 Aug 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Nutrition Fitness Well-being Stress management
  1. Ketogenesis can be achieved through different methods like adding MCT oil or coconut without strictly restricting carbs, offering flexibility in dietary choices.
  2. Listening to your body's signals about stress and timing is crucial before embarking on weight loss journeys.
  3. Prioritizing destressing and emotional well-being can be key to enabling successful weight loss efforts.
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Combatting Constipation: Strategies for Optimal Digestive Health and Gut Health( Part 2/5)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Digestive Health Natural remedies Nutrition Physical activity Stress management
  1. Proper fiber and fluid intake are crucial in managing dietary-related constipation.
  2. Engaging in physical activity and reviewing medications can help manage constipation related to digestive system dysfunction.
  3. Adopting a squatting position, pelvic floor exercises, and biofeedback therapy can assist in managing defecation difficulties related to constipation.

How to Handle Injuries With Grace and Empowerment

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 29 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Well-being Positivity Stress management
  1. When faced with injury or offense, choose not to retaliate but to rise above and be better than those who wronged you
  2. Retaliation rarely solves problems and can harm your mental health; responding with grace and empowerment shows control over the situation
  3. Focus on what makes you unique and build confidence in handling injuries with poise, without letting negativity drag you down

GRANTED: The hidden costs of passion and the unexpected benefits of kindness

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 19
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Workplace Wellness Compassion Self-Improvement Stress management
  1. The way you pursue your goals reflects your values and character more than the end result does.
  2. Loving your job can lead to exploitation, so be mindful of not overextending yourself.
  3. Displaying compassion, especially in fields like healthcare, can have significant positive impacts on outcomes.

Tip of the Day: Give Yourself and Others Some Grace

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 17 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Stress management Relationships
  1. Acknowledging the universality of struggle can lead to self-compassion and improved relationships, benefiting our health.
  2. Healing from the pandemic's psychological toll involves facing uncomfortable truths about ourselves and normalizing feelings of despair.
  3. Embracing the practice of 'holding paradox' helps in reframing mindset, setting realistic goals, and fostering empathy towards ourselves and others.

Alleviate Stress

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 28 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Stress management Mental health Self-care
  1. Living with hypervigilance due to the Covid-19 pandemic can lead to post-pandemic stress, characterized by anxiety, mood instability, and mental exhaustion.
  2. Post-pandemic stress can manifest in various ways, such as leaning on friends, seeking solitude, rigid diets, alcohol bingeing, and social media outbursts.
  3. Taking breaks and spending time with family can be essential for rest and restoration to alleviate stress.

Forgive Yourself, You’re Human

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 08 Oct 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Self-compassion Stress management Healthy Habits
  1. Self-compassion is crucial for dealing with stress and setbacks. Instead of being hard on yourself, focus on trying again and setting achievable goals.
  2. Acknowledge that these times are challenging and it's okay to struggle. You're not alone in feeling the stress and uncertainty.
  3. Take small steps towards improving your mental and physical health. Try new activities for joy, be patient with yourself, and know that investing in your well-being now is important for the future.

Be Nice to Yourself

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Stress management Emotional Intelligence Self-compassion
  1. Under stress, our thought patterns can become distorted, leading to black-and-white thinking, catastrophizing, filtering, blaming, and projection.
  2. To combat distorted thinking, it's important to admit vulnerability to anxious thoughts, fact-check those thoughts, and practice self-compassion.
  3. In times of stress, be kind to yourself and understand that gnarly thoughts are common - welcome these emotions as part of the human experience.

Take Control

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Health Mental health Preventive measures Stress management
  1. We know how to prevent the spread of coronavirus by wearing masks, distancing, and practicing good hygiene.
  2. It's important to control our behavior to mitigate the risk of COVID-19, even if it's wearing masks, avoiding crowded spaces, or practicing good hand hygiene.
  3. Visiting a doctor to discuss reducing COVID-19 risk, managing stress, staying informed about updates, scheduling screenings, and setting health goals is crucial for overall well-being and prevention.

Push For Better Testing

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Covid-19 testing Stress management Antibody testing Public Health
  1. Appropriate testing is vital for managing COVID-19 effectively, and it's crucial to know which test to get in different situations, like feeling sick or having potential exposure.
  2. Regular and widespread testing, especially with cheap, self-administered rapid tests, is key to controlling the spread of the virus, even in asymptomatic carriers.
  3. Quick and frequent testing can help identify individuals who are contagious, allowing for immediate isolation and prevention of further transmission, but the approval and scaling up of these tests is crucial.

Your Mind Matters

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 10 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Stress management Medical conditions Well-being
  1. Key preventive measures for COVID-19 continue to be aggressive hand-washing, social distancing, and mask-wearing in public spaces.
  2. Mental health significantly impacts physical health and medical outcomes, affecting conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and more.
  3. Addressing mental and physical health together can lead to improved overall health and well-being in the long term.

Rituals To Help You Avoid Time-Pudding ⌚🍮

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Rituals Self-care Mental health Well-being Stress management
  1. During the pandemic, the concept of time has become homogenous and it's easy to feel adrift without routines or plans.
  2. To combat the feeling of time blending together, create new daily, weekly, and monthly rituals to set boundaries and differentiate moments.
  3. Rituals can include themed meal days, walking commutes, bedtime wind-down routines, intentional connection and disconnection from work, and monthly reflections.

3 Habits To Relieve Stress as a College Student (or Recent Graduate)

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Stress management Nutrition Productivity
  1. Creating a daily to-do list helps to stay organized and manage time effectively.
  2. Learning to say 'no' is crucial to stay focused on priorities and avoid spreading oneself too thin.
  3. Prioritizing nutrition by sticking to a consistent and healthy diet can support physical and mental well-being during stressful periods.

I'll figure it out

Tribal Knowledge • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Problem Solving Parenting Stress management Personal Growth
  1. The author feels confident in their ability to solve problems, enjoying the process and putting in hard work to figure things out.
  2. The author gets frustrated when unable to solve a problem, particularly struggles with emotional issues that cannot be fixed with a problem-solving mindset.
  3. As a leader, the author recognizes the importance of allowing others to learn and figure things out on their own instead of always stepping in to solve problems for them.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day 14

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mental health Boundaries Stress management Personal Development
  1. Learning to say no is important for your well-being. It helps you put your own needs first and avoids burnout.
  2. Setting boundaries can ease stress and improve your time management. Saying no allows you to focus on what really matters.
  3. Practicing saying no can be tough at first, but it gets easier over time. Start small and gradually work up to tougher situations.

10 Signs, YOU ARE BURNT OUT

Better Engineers • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Work-life balance Stress management Emotional Well-being
  1. Feeling tired all the time is a sign of burnout, even if you sleep well. It can make you feel weak and worn out every day.
  2. When you're burnt out, you might get sick more often because stress can hurt your immune system. It makes it harder for your body to fight off illnesses.
  3. Burnout can make you feel disconnected from your own feelings and life. You may go through daily activities without really engaging or enjoying them.

Improve your Productivity as a Solopreneur with Multiple Micro-Startups and a Full-Time Job

layoffpreneur • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
💼 Business Productivity Time management Project management Stress management
  1. Managing time effectively is crucial for solopreneurs with a full-time job. Tools like time blocking and task prioritization can help.
  2. Project management tools like Trello and Asana are essential for handling multiple micro-startups and a full-time job.
  3. Taking breaks, practicing self-care, and using automation tools can help solopreneurs stay productive and avoid burnout.

Why a Sabbatical Feels Anxious — Even When It’s the Right Move

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Personal Growth Work-life balance Stress management Career development
  1. Change can be tough, even when it's good for you. Taking a break from work might feel scary, but it can also be really beneficial.
  2. Sabbaticals can feel wrong because of our upbringing and societal norms. People often think they should always be working, so taking time off can make them feel guilty.
  3. A sabbatical is an investment in yourself, similar to putting money into a mutual fund. It might seem like a cost now, but it can lead to greater returns later.

Sex is always the first thing

Letters from Lisa • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Stress management Physical activity Mental health Emotions
  1. When managing stress, it's important to complete the stress cycle through various activities like physical affection, creativity, or physical activity.
  2. Engaging in activities like hugging or martial arts can help regulate the nervous system and improve mood during stressful times.
  3. It's essential to acknowledge and release natural emotions like anger in a healthy way to prevent getting stuck in negative feelings.

Redefining Gut Health: Minimizing Laxative Dependency (Part 5/5)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Gut Health Diet Exercise Stress management Digestive Health
  1. Investing in gut health is vital for overall well-being by reducing reliance on laxatives and promoting a healthy gut environment.
  2. A holistic approach to digestive health involves diet, lifestyle, and mind-body practices to support gut health and overall wellness.
  3. Effective strategies for preventing constipation include a high-fiber diet, staying hydrated, regular exercise, mindful eating, establishing a routine, and stress management.