Date: October 9, 2023
This recording talks about various strategies for managing stress when unexpected things come up. As Valerie started the discussion on this topic, members share what they do in stressful situations, such as deep breathing, going for a walk in nature, listening to calming recordings, tapping, and reaching out to their support network. They discussed how connecting with others who care about you, either in person or through recorded calls, can help reduce stress and feelings of isolation. The discussion shifts to letting go of objects that carry emotional attachments from items received as a gift or inherited.
As you discover strategies that members use to manage stressful situations you are sure to discover how Valerie wealth of knowledge helps to better understand the emotions that can hold you back from living the life that you deserve.
IN THIS VIDEO:
0:00:05
How do you handle stress when things pop-up in your schedule?
0:14:30
Stress Management and connecting with “safe” people
0:19:27
Members being an anchor
0:21:02
Trauma, cleaning, and personal growth
0:25:00
Bloom: Said goodbye to her black & decker appliance
0:26:34
Reaching out to other people when stressed out.
0:31:12
How to let go of keeping things to please other people?
0:37:10
Letting go of items and feelings of betraying and guilt
