27. Stress Eating & Management with Life Coach Nicki

In this week's podcast episode, I have Nicki Eberlin, a Life Coach who helps people build better habits to reach their goals! 

What’s the #1 thing most of us do when we are stressed out? WE EAT! 

That's why stress management is the key to your success in reaching your goals

Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure.

Topics We Discuss:

• Good and bad stress 
• How to improve how we cope with stress
• How your habits are linked to your patterns of behaviours
• Noticing and becoming aware when you are stressed
• Healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress

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Emotional symptoms of stress include:

• Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody
• Feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing control or need to take control
• Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind
• Feeling bad about yourself (low self-esteem), lonely, worthless, and depressed
• Avoiding others

Physical symptoms of stress include:

• Low energy
• Headaches
• Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation, and nausea
• Aches, pains, and tense muscles
• Chest pain and rapid heartbeat
• Insomnia
• Frequent colds and infections
• Loss of sexual desire and/or ability
• Nervousness and shaking, ringing in the ear, cold or sweaty hands and feet
• Dry mouth and difficulty swallowing
• Clenched jaw and grinding teeth

Cognitive symptoms of stress include:

• Constant worrying
• Racing thoughts
• Forgetfulness and disorganization
• Inability to focus
• Poor judgment
• Being pessimistic or seeing only the negative side

Behavioral symptoms of stress include:

• Changes in appetite -- either not eating or eating too much
• Procrastinating and avoiding responsibilities
• Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes
• Exhibiting more nervous behaviors, such as nail biting, fidgeting, and pacing

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