In this first of a series of three podcasts on the topic of overwhelm, Terra and Brent explore some of the factors and choices people make that lead them into that state of being, and also some of their own personal warning signs that let them know they need to take steps to re-balance themselves and their priorities &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Overwhelm - Part 1

In the second part of their three-part look at overwhelm, Terra and Brent discuss the physical and emotional impact of high levels of long-term stress and some simple, quick strategies that they use to help them re-establish the mind-body connection that gets broken when they get overwhelmed. &nbsp;Stress - large amount of stress, can't manage, state of distress Physical - benefits in the short term - immune system; long-term - colds, disease, memory Emotional - increase in anxiety, depletion of serotonin, depression/dissatisfaction leads to depletion of dopamine How it shows physically - solar-plexus, moving quickly, raised voice, singular focus with heightened focus; tunnel-vision; neck and jaw; lack of sleep (racing mind) and exhaustion What's The Thought Process in the Tunnel? - Lack of awareness, task-focused, muttering, snap at people Strategies in the Moment - step-back and breath-work; connect the mind and the body; notice what the body is telling you; flip switch to mindset of physical health Breathwork - Terra- Eli Bay - slow breath into hips - 10-10-10 or 5-5-5; RAIN practice; Brent - wall stretch to deepen breathing and avoiding impatience Changing location - re-connect with the body Reconnect with Values after you have regulated your body Grounding - reconnect with your senses; observe your environment Mind-Clearing - name what's happening

Brent Tocher