Ep. 73: Stress Management

This week Steve and Matt talk about stress.  Stress is a fact of life, and it can be a tool for growth if used properly.

Some techniques for managing stress:

• Exercising
• Eating well
• Sleeping
• Controlled breathing
• Mindfulness
• Challenging yourself regularly
• Making time for yourself
• Doing what you love
• Not becoming obsessed with comfort
• Appreciating when you have enough.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Growth From Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
  
  
• Stress and Recovery
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  
• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
  
  
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  

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