In my last blog (Part 1.) I discussed the first 5 remarkable stress facts that every advisor should be aware of: Your Personality Dynamics Can Make You More Prone to Stress Even Small Amounts of Chronic Stress Can Affect Your Health in a Negative Way You Do Not Need to Eliminate All Stress to be […]
Continue readingEveryone talks about the stress that goes with the territory in the financial services industry. Indeed, I get calls weekly from advisors who want me to help them deal with their stress. There is so much information out there about the effects of stress that it can be stressful and overwhelming just trying to absorb […]
Continue readingIn my last few blog posts, I have discussed not only corporate wellness programs, but also the importance of individuals taking mental health into their own hands. Mental health involves managing stress, because stress is not caused by events themselves but rather how we interpret events. On my Developing the Mindset of a Champion website, […]
Continue readingRemaining resilient in the face of stressors is an important skill no matter what your occupation is. Using my experience as an applied sports psychologist, my practice focuses on teaching financial advisors how to develop the mindset of a champion. However, you’d be surprised how many other groups can benefit from this same message. For […]
Continue readingDo you find yourself rushing through life so much you forget to stop and smell the flowers? When we do that, we tend to stress more, enjoy less, and possibly put ourselves at risk for burnout.
Continue readingThe next time you feel any negative emotion (overwhelmed, depressed, irritated, impatient, or hopeless), list the specific thoughts that went through your mind just before you felt that emotion. This is the first step in recovering from your stress.
Continue readingRecognize that you are not a prisoner of past programming. Just because you heard negative comments from your parents and others, does not make those statements accurate. You can choose to disregard them, and you can decide not to repeat them to yourself. Instead, repeat healthy, optimistic thoughts to yourself daily.
Continue readingThe prescription for today is: Let go of resentment y0u are harboring toward anyone or anything. Don’t harbor grudges. Forgive those who have hurt you and move on.
Continue readingDeal better with stress by recognizing that not all change is bad. Embrace it and learn to cope with it by being more fluid with your thoughts.
Continue readingOne of the most effective and oftentimes free ways to reduce stress it simply to get and stay fit. Run, bike, swim, walk with your dog, kids, spouse or friend and enjoy the fresh air and scenery. Or find a great place close to home to hike each week. Aerobic (heart rate increasing) exercise releases endorphins. Other ways to benefit from exercise are dancing, gardening, or raking leaves. You don’t have to engage in vigorous activity to benefit.
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