If you are feeling unsettled, stressed, or have jangled nerves as we all weather changes due to COVID-19, there is a good reason. In this special edition of the podcast, Michele and Eliz discuss why your brain likes a predictable environment and how uncertainty creates stress. Eliz shares her research on stress and some tips to decrease the impact of these unsettling times.
As always, there’s a bit of humor, some real talk about food insecurity, bullying, and even Michele’s stress brought on by a drunk driver destroying her cattle fence.
Key points:
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Why your brain likes predictability
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How you can make uncertainty feel more predictable
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WASH YOUR HANDS
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How to disconnect from the stress of things you can’t control
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Why your emotional reactions are natural
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WASH YOUR HANDS
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Why we have enough food
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Why staying at home is important
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Seriously, WASH YOUR HANDS
COVID-19 Resources
Eliz’s New Book: stressproofbook.com