In this day and age, the number of things that cause adults stress is endless. Many times, we are juggling a to-do list that is a mile long. Stress is caused by external factors such as work deadlines, responsibilities at work and home, illness, family, etc. There are good and bad types of stress. Good stress can motivate us to get things done in a timely matter and can encourage us to move forward. This type of stress is temporary and we usually feel relief once those things on the to-do list are completed.
Bad stress, however, can linger about and may often lead to physical discomfort such as headaches or even chronic pain. If bad stress goes unchecked for too long, it can lead to anxiety. Anxiety is more like the evil step-sibling of stress, because it is less about external factors, and more about worry and/or mindset about what could potentially be. We may always have stress or anxiety in our lives, but learning tools or strategies to make that stress more manageable can make a huge difference in our day to day lives.
Before becoming a health coach, I worked in education for 20 years both as a teacher of special education and then as a behavior specialist. Helping others to figure out their stressors and triggers became second nature when working both with students and staff. This training has proven to be especially helpful in my current role as a health coach. Stress can affect every aspect of our personal lives, health and wellness. Hence the reason I am here to help you with tools and techniques to manage your stress and anxiety.
In our sessions, we will focus on the triggers that cause you stress. We will then discuss goals that you would like to work on to manage your stress. Once we have a general idea of your goals, we can get to work on identify your ‘toolbox’ of strategies, tips and techniques that are unique to you so you will be back in control of your stress.