<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Stress Leaks Through Skin: Stress doesn’t just affect our internal mental state but physically manifests on the body, especially through our skin. This includes issues like acne, eczema, and other visible skin reactions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stress Accumulates as Belly Fat: Chronic stress triggers the release of cortisol, the "stress hormone," which is linked to fat storage, particularly around the abdomen. This type of fat is more harmful because it's associated with higher risks of diseases like diabetes and heart disease.</li></ul>

Stress and Its Impact on the Body

Stress is not only personal but also contagious. It can spread from one person to another, especially in close environments like workspaces or families. This means that stress can be transferred from someone else’s emotions or behaviors, influencing your own stress levels.

Stress is Contagious

Neuroplasticity and stress: Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change and adapt. Mental and emotional stress can negatively affect neuroplasticity, limiting the brain's ability to form new positive habits or adapt to challenges.The mind-body connection: The connection between your mind and body is real, and stress is one of the clearest examples. Stress doesn't just affect how you feel mentally, but also takes a direct toll on physical health, from aging skin to weight gain.

Power of Your Mind

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The Power of Reframing: A practice where you consciously shift your perspective on stress. This can be as simple as recognizing a challenging situation as an opportunity for growth rather than a threat.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Growth mindset: Enables people to handle stress better by seeing it as part of their development rather than something to avoid or resist.</li></ul>

Mindset and Stress Management

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Mindfulness and Meditation: Techniques like mindfulness, meditation, and breath-work to help reduce the negative effects of stress on the brain and body. These practices help to calm the mind and reduce cortisol levels.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sleep: Prioritizing quality sleep is essential for stress management and overall health. Sleep is when the body resets itself, and insufficient rest only exacerbates the negative impacts of stress.</li></ul>

Practical Solutions to Combat Stress

Dr. Swart touches on the importance of social support and human connection in managing stress. Positive relationships can act as buffers against the effects of stress, while toxic or stressful relationships can heighten the negative impact.

The Importance of Connection

Stress Impairs Judgment: When people are stressed, their ability to make sound decisions can be compromised. This can lead to poor choices, further compounding stress and creating a cycle of negative behavior.When the brain is in a stressed state, it operates less rationally, making it harder to think critically and make decisions aligned with long-term goals.

Stress and Decision-Making

Leaders who fail to manage stress effectively can negatively impact the energy and stress levels of those around them. Leaders who are aware of their stress and how it affects others will create healthier, more productive environments.

The Role of Leadership and Stress

Have you ever want to change your mind? Well what if you changed your brain instead?In this new episode Steven sits down with neuroscientist, executive advisor and author, Dr Tara Swart Bieber. Dr Swart, has a PHD in Neuropharmacology and a past successful career medical doctor as a psychiatrist. From there she transferred into becoming a top level leadership coach, specialising in improving mental resilience in CEO’s and helping them to operate at peak brain performance. Her clients include leaders of FTSE100, Fortune 500 and Magic Circle firms. She is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and the author of the bestselling book, ‘The Source’. In this conversation Tara and Steven discuss topics, such as: How emotions are contagious Neuroscience tricks for love and connection How Tara uses neuroscience to help leaders  Using neuroscience to handle stress How stress can make you fat  The way that exercise can combat stress How the brain cleans itself  The chemical nature of love How to improve relationships using neuroscience Why your gut instinct is real Why the world needs a spiritual revolution The impact of porn on the brain  How your friendship group impacts your brain and health The ways to physically change your brain How trauma can be inherited  How trauma changes your genes  The ways that you can train and strengthen your brain How exercise can change the brain The science of the law of attraction and manifestation Changing the voice in your head How your thoughts can stop you ageing  You can purchase Tara’s book, ‘The Source’, here: https://amzn.to/461TDRSFollow Tara:Instagram: https://bit.ly/48hJ1k2 Twitter: https://bit.ly/46gqYZI Follow me:﻿https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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