Episode
Try THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
1:08:53
Published: Wed Feb 08 2023
Description
https://lewishowes.com/mindset - Order a copy of my new book The Greatness Mindset today!Today’s guest is Elissa Epel, Ph.D. She is an international expert on stress, well being, and optimal aging and a best-selling author. She is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, at University of California, San Francisco, where she is Vice Chair of Psychology and directs the Aging Metabolism Emotions Center. She studies the environmental, psychological, behavioral and social factors that impact cellular aging, and is also focusing on climate wellness. She studies how self care practices such as meditation and positive stress can promote psychological and physiological thriving, and is interested in large scale interventions for communal well being and health equity. She’s written a new book called “The Stress Prescription: Seven Days to More Joy and Ease. In this episode, you will learn:How having a purpose plays a role in eradicating stress in your life.Why you should include more “Nothingness” in your schedule.How to embrace positive stress. Elissa’s seven day prescription to more joy in your life.For more, go to: www.lewishowes.com/1390 Habits That'll Help You Not Waste Another Year Of Your Life w/ James Clear EP 1372 https://link.chtbl.com/1372-podYour Personal Guide to Self Discovery w/ Nicole LePera EP 1358 https://link.chtbl.com/1358-podOvercome Your Triggers & Heal Your Soul w/ Dr. Mariel Buqué EP 1304 https://link.chtbl.com/1304-pod
Chapters
The Greatness Mindset is a new book that teaches how to manage, navigate and embrace stress in order to design and turn your dream life into reality.
00:00 - 03:16 (03:16)
Summary
The Greatness Mindset is a new book that teaches how to manage, navigate and embrace stress in order to design and turn your dream life into reality.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A father runs ultra marathons and triathlons with his quadriplegic son as a way to overcome the challenges of his son's disability and bond together as a family.
03:16 - 05:59 (02:42)
Summary
A father runs ultra marathons and triathlons with his quadriplegic son as a way to overcome the challenges of his son's disability and bond together as a family.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The majority of young adults struggle to cope with chronic stress in their lives.
05:59 - 10:38 (04:38)
Summary
The majority of young adults struggle to cope with chronic stress in their lives. If this continues, what will be the consequences for individuals and society as a whole in the coming years?
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker emphasizes the importance of addressing stress with mindful check-ins and using techniques like body scanning to manage it effectively.
10:38 - 15:08 (04:29)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of addressing stress with mindful check-ins and using techniques like body scanning to manage it effectively. They also stress the balance between a relaxed state and being burnt out as a way to create space for creative breakthroughs.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about the concept of positive stress and how it can be used to help control the bodily stress that we experience due to chronic stress environments.
15:08 - 22:10 (07:02)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about the concept of positive stress and how it can be used to help control the bodily stress that we experience due to chronic stress environments. The discussion revolves around whether healing the body symptoms or healing the negative thought patterns is the first step towards overall healing.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
When going through a spiritual crisis, it's important to prioritize self-care such as rest, exercise, nutrition, and therapy to be your best self possible.
22:10 - 28:04 (05:53)
Summary
When going through a spiritual crisis, it's important to prioritize self-care such as rest, exercise, nutrition, and therapy to be your best self possible. Stress can cause havoc on our health behaviors so it's crucial to recognize when we need to take a step back and ground ourselves again.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of finding one's purpose in life is discussed, as well as how this can lead to a positive outlook on life and help deal with the stresses of daily living.
28:04 - 35:57 (07:53)
Summary
The importance of finding one's purpose in life is discussed, as well as how this can lead to a positive outlook on life and help deal with the stresses of daily living.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Stressful situations can trigger a positive stress response called the challenge response, leading to excitement and increased brain function instead of fear and anxiety.
35:57 - 39:51 (03:53)
Summary
Stressful situations can trigger a positive stress response called the challenge response, leading to excitement and increased brain function instead of fear and anxiety.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker outlines ways to deal with pre-performance nervousness by focusing on one's inherent self-worth and preparation, rather than the opponent's perceived strengths.
39:51 - 42:03 (02:12)
Summary
The speaker outlines ways to deal with pre-performance nervousness by focusing on one's inherent self-worth and preparation, rather than the opponent's perceived strengths.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The amount of activity towards stress and fighting things with our immune system goes down during retreats.
42:03 - 45:20 (03:17)
Summary
The amount of activity towards stress and fighting things with our immune system goes down during retreats. Turning off our stress responses enables our immune system to fight and turn on the cleanup crew in our cells, which leads to cell rejuvenation.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Emphasizing the importance of joy and positive outlooks, rather than solely addressing stress, has been shown to promote longevity, combat depression, and reduce inflammation and aging.
45:20 - 51:52 (06:31)
Summary
Emphasizing the importance of joy and positive outlooks, rather than solely addressing stress, has been shown to promote longevity, combat depression, and reduce inflammation and aging.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Quality relationships that are supportive with less criticism and conflict lead to less stress in the body.
51:52 - 56:40 (04:48)
Summary
Quality relationships that are supportive with less criticism and conflict lead to less stress in the body. Developing peaceful relationships involves minimizing criticism, increasing support, and avoiding contemptuous behavior such as eye-rolling.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the speaker discusses how we can overcome our own inner suffering by embracing and shifting negative emotions to positive affirmations, and going back to our values as human beings.
56:40 - 1:02:50 (06:09)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses how we can overcome our own inner suffering by embracing and shifting negative emotions to positive affirmations, and going back to our values as human beings. They clarify that negative emotions like sadness, anxiety, and anger are not suffering, and share insights on what can support ending suffering.
EpisodeTry THIS For 7 Days To Never Stress Out Again EP 1390
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Reducing stress can help to reduce inflammation and slow down the aging process.
1:02:50 - 1:08:42 (05:52)
Summary
Reducing stress can help to reduce inflammation and slow down the aging process. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter to learn more about improving your quality of life.