One of the most important aspects of living a healthy and fulfilled life is the ability to manage your stress. But how do you make that a priority when life keeps coming at you? Today Celeste and Laurin bring you simple tips you can use to manage your stress and ditch the overwhelm. You’ll hear about identifying and avoiding triggers, why you need someone on your speed dial for rough patches, and how routines can be the game-changer you’re looking for. Whether it’s bad circumstances or your to-do list stressing you out, implementing these strategies are the first steps in releasing the pressure.  “If you can’t find something to be excited about every day, [you need to] reevaluate what you’re doing. No one is 100% stuck.”  -Celeste Bonin    Subscribe to iTunes, TuneIn, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes!   Timestamps:  0:17 - Understanding stress perception, why stress can be a good thing, and why a totally stress-free life is unattainable  14:15 - How to stop crumbling under pressure and what to do if you struggle in social situations  19:23 - Why you need to identify your triggers and find someone who can keep you out of the negative feedback loop 23:44 - How creating a plan and a list of nonnegotiables can help you avoid being overwhelmed by everything on your plate 29:25 - How to find something to look forward to every day so you can be excited to get out of bed 37:30 - Even when you’re in a bad situation, you have control over this one powerful thing 38:59 - Indiana Jones it: Things you can do to manage and avoid stress triggers 43:10 - What’s new with Laurin and Celeste   Resources: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl   Connect with Celeste and Laurin: Celeste Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Laurin Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter