How to Audit Your Stress (Part 2)

Stress Bucket Series Part 2

In this episode I admit that as a thirty-something year old I currently have the average heart rate variability of a healthy 60 year old. I've significantly decreased the chronic stress load on my nervous system, but unfortunately not before it took a really and measurable toll. The good new is that there are ways to improve HRV, things I'm actively doing in my life today. The bottom line though is that we HAVE to, and I'm speaking as much to myself as I am to you right now, we have to take stress more seriously.

This is part 2 in my 4 part series on managing your stress bucket. We're diving into the Stress Bucket Audit, a tool to assess your stress levels. We'll explore the impact of chronic stress on your well-being, understand the role of HRV (heart rate variability) in stress management, and identify the factors that contribute to stress. You'll learn how to audit your stress bucket, both on a macro level (twice a year) and on a micro level (daily check-ins). By understanding your stress signatures and identifying your stressors, you can start to take control and manage your stress bucket effectively. Stay tuned for the next episode where we'll discuss practical strategies to minimize stressors, train your stress capacity, and increase your HRV. Remember, it's never too late to prioritize your stress management and optimize your well-being.

3 Takeaways:

1. Start with awareness, not action. Don’t skip to fixing. Begin by noticing how full your bucket feels—and why.
2. Audit stress at three levels. Use macro, micro, and medium audits to manage both chronic and situational stress.
3. Learn your stress signature. Knowing your physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral cues gives you power to pivot before burnout hits.

CLICK HERE for the full show notes, resources, and 3 tangible takeaways! *The Stress Bucket Workbook download can be found in the show notes

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