726: Manage Emotional Stress, Break the Cycle of Failure, and Banish Burnout with Janice Litvin

Do you tend to "sweat the small stuff"? Do you overreact to stressful events? Do you get easily overwhelmed when things pile up?

Janice Litvin is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the human resources industry. She started as a technology recruiter and later pursued studies in exercise science and sports psychology, becoming certified by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Janice is a Zumba Fitness Instructor, a wellness coach with Weight Watchers, and the author of the upcoming book "Banish Burnout: Move from Stress to Success." Today, Janice discusses strategies to help individuals manage their emotional stress and overcome burnout.

Quotes

“Many of us had parents that did the best they could, but they might not have realized that being overly critical wasn't really helpful. It cut us down and made us feel not enough—not smart enough, not pretty enough, not clever enough.” - Janice Litvin

“Unless you unpack that baggage and understand where those patterns of behavior came from, you're going to suffer from those patterns forever.” - Janice Litvin

“When your child observes something in your behavior, you better pay attention.” - Janice Litvin

Takeaways

03:47 Overreactions to stressful events often stem from unresolved childhood patterns and the need to unpack that "baggage."

05:04 Practicing mindfulness techniques like the "stress audit" can help individuals better understand and control their physical, verbal, and emotional reactions to stress.

14:50 Reducing reliance on addictive behaviors, such as overeating or substance abuse, can be achieved by managing stress responses more effectively.

16:22 Maintaining a positive mindset, through practices like gratitude journaling, can help counteract the negative impacts of stress and overwhelming news.

18:36 Letting children thrive as individuals, without projecting one's own expectations, can help break the cycle of generational baggage.

Resources

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Filed in: Archive 3: 2018-2020 • Interview • Podcast

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