75. From Chaos to Control: The Benefits of Efficiently Managing the Unexpected

Mastering Stress Management: Tips and Some of my Real-Life Stories

This week's episode is all about handling stressful situations.

If you pay attention, stress pops up in our lives almost every hour. But how do we manage it?

You'll hear why it's crucial to recognize stress first and then consistently plan your reaction each time.

I even had this whole podcast episode ready for you, but then my computer crashed. Stressful, right?

We've all had those moments.

If you have a tendency to freak out in the moment, you'll appreciate the lessons in this week's episode.

You'll hear about:

  • My recent family trip to Vancouver and how it put my stress management strategies to the test — from delayed flights to tech failures, it was a whirlwind!

  • How some intentional planning and setting priorities helped me keep calm and enjoy the time.

  • The importance of setting intentions for your daily life and the bigger events too

  • Prioritizing what's really important during overwhelming moments

  • Letting go of what you can't control to stay calm and focused

Listen in and hear my practical tips for dealing with chaos and letting go of control.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Handling Stressful Situations

00:35 Personal Story: Computer Crash and Stress

02:09 The Importance of Backing Up Data

03:46 A Family Trip to Vancouver

05:00 Dealing with Unexpected Challenges

06:15 Family Trip to Vancouver: Setting Intentions

07:00 Setting Intentions and Prioritizing

08:07 A Delayed Flight and Managing Emotions

11:30 Handling Unexpected Travel Delays

17:45 Prioritizing and Managing The Mind During Stress

21:55 Letting Go of Control and Enjoying the Moment

23:00 Managing Your Thoughts

24:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Kimberly Knull, RPsych

Kimberly Knull is a Registered Psychologist, motivational speaker and trained by Brené Brown as a Dare to Lead™ and Daring Way™ facilitator. She’s the Co-Founder of Momentum Walk-In Counselling Society, recognized as one of Avenue magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, and dabbled as a local celebrity as CBC AM Radio’s parenting columnist. Her favorite pastimes include whipping up a yummy cheese souffle, hanging with friends, riding her horses or playing the piano. She lives with her husband and two girls in Edmonton, Alberta, but has big dreams of moving to the country.

https://www.kimberlyknull.com
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