HOW TO STAY NICE WHEN YOU FEEL STRESSED
PODCAST #383
In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're chatting about:


How to not loseyour cool - your confidence, your joy, and your sanity - while stuck at home or living a new norm in your work or home lifestyle
How to not beat yourself up for the moments that you don't like yourself in how you react with the people close to you
How to keep life engaging even if it feels dull, monotonous and isolated - how to not believe the fear that this will last forever. 

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HOW TO STAY NICE WHEN YOU FEEL STRESSED 
When things dramatically change in a short period of time, it's important to remember that:
-Adjusting to the new normal will take time, and comes with a learning curve
-Feeling an overwhelming and varying amount of emotions is normal
-It's natural to behave in ways that are less than your ideal 
-Your people are on the same team as you - and working through their own adjustments as well
-Each situation is a learning opportunity for personal growth, you don't need to beat yourself up 
-These are defining moments, they are growth moments.
New temporary normal:
My family unit of 4.
Extraverts, staying in.
Two people working from home.
Unpacking and cleaning new house.
No gym; working out happening at 6:30 AM
No friend time for my kids.
No doggie play dates for my dog.
STIR CRAZY TIME CHEZ LES SYNANS
Temper tantrums.
Kids jealous for my attention and fighting constantly. 
Free time trying to organize new home and clean up messes left by previous owners.
Dog with anxiety at new transition.
Social life altered.
Family gatherings suspended. 
If you were my husband you would see:
A woman waking up energized at 6AM
A woman feeling alive and filled with peace after time with God and journaling
A woman using music to lift the mood of the house
A woman motivated to create a beautiful home
A woman determined to have a positive attitude about the opportunity of this season
A woman thankful for curbside delivery and the gift of technology
A woman who sometimes cries out of frustration
A woman who feels shame when she breaks and raises her voice at her kids
A woman who hurts for her kids who see new friends they can't meet
A woman who feels conflicted for wanting to use screen time too much and also to do every mom craft that her friends post about
A woman irritated that she has to keep Amazon packages on the front porch to air out
A woman who hates having to wipe down what was purchased at curbside pickup 
My point, y'all?
Humans are multilayered, multifaceted, complex and deep feelers. Now, throw us into unknown territory and uncertainty, take away any sense of control we ever thought we had and these natural ups and downs we are all inevitably going through makes sense. 
Please look at the facts in every situation.
Please give yourself space to feel the feelings you have.
Please extend yourself - and others - extensive grace like never before.
Please get connected with a coach or a community.
Please remember that this too shall pass.
Please determine to ground yourself in gratitude.
Please be extra kind and encouraging to others. 
HOW TO STAY NICE WHEN STRESSED?

Put self-care at the top of your to-do list.
Ask for help.
Modify your expectations.
Increase your communication.
Get more sleep.
Eat clean, healthy food.
Limit alcohol consumption/sugar consumption. 
Make exercise a daily priority.
Journal every day no matter what.
Set micro-goals to keep you focused on what you can control.
Stretch and do breathwork for 5-minutes/day.
Refuse to be a victim - this is not happening to you; don't feel sorry for yourself - feel thankful for the strength you have. 
Don't overidentify with a stress reaction you have had.
Drink more water.
Use gratitude on the go as often as needed. 

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