Are you chronically stressed? Do you often scroll on your phone to “numb out?” At the end of each day, do you feel wired and tired, just barely getting by?
In a survey of over 2,000 Christian women, 91% admitted that they were tired of pushing through every day. 87% said they regularly felt overwhelmed, but only 11% reported having any way to reset in real time.
My latest guest says that the data she gathered in that survey confirmed the nightmare she was already living. Alli Worthington is the author of five books, including The Year of Living Happy and Breaking Busy. She is also a speaker, author, podcaster, and business coach who helps women thrive.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- What happens to our bodies when we scroll to relax
- Strategies to close the “stress cycle”
- Simple ways you can restore peace in your life
- And more!
I loved Alli’s fresh perspective on why we experience burnout and her helpful tips to find peace!
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My Key Takeaways:
1) Balance your output to match your input. Burnout occurs when we have an imbalance of these two. We have to be sure we are pouring into ourselves just as much as we are pouring out. That may mean engaging in a hobby you enjoy, getting quality sleep, or getting to visit with close friends on a regular basis.
2) Stress causes our bodies to need a physical release. Too often, we turn to “doom scrolling” as a way to numb out after high stress. Or perhaps you are one who tries to think about your situation to strategize it away. These methods are not enough; we have to complete the stress cycle. Instead of disconnecting or trying to think your way through it, try doing something physical to resolve the stress cycle. Some of Alli’s and my favorite ways to do this is by going for a walk, having a good cry, jumping on a trampoline, or practicing deep breathing. As Mark and I like to say, “Our emotion needs motion.”
3) Start your day off on the right foot. The first 10 minutes of our day set the tone for the next 12 hours. Instead of sitting in bed scrolling on your phone, get some sunlight in your eyes. This signals to our bodies that it’s time to wake up and helps reset our circadian rhythm. If you can practice staying off your phone for the first 10 minutes you are awake, you may find that your overall stress levels decrease greatly!
About Alli:
Alli Worthington is an author, speaker, podcaster, and business coach who helps women thrive. Alli’s guilt-free take on business, family, and balance has led to multiple appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America. She lives outside of Nashville with her husband, Mark, and their five sons. In her spare time, you can find Alli at the nearest amusement park riding coasters and eating her body weight in dairy-free ice cream.
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