Deep breathing isn't going to get rid of your stress
At least not in the long run
While things like deep breathing, meditation, and gratitude might help lower stress levels temporarily
They are a temporary distraction from the negative emotions you have about a problem in your life
And since that problem still exists
Your stress is going to come back
Pretending that gratitude solves everything not only invalidates the very real problems you are dealing with but it also doesn't solve anything
The real way to lower your stress levels is to address the root cause of the problem
And then empower yourself to take one small step in the direction you want to go in
This will not only reduce your stress levels, but also leave you feeling empowered, more confident, and more in control of your life.
Here's what we talk about in today's podcast episode:
- Being stuck in rumination and feeling helpless about your problems
- Why gratitude, meditation, and deep breathing isn't the solution to your stress
- Don't distract yourself, take action instead
- Why you should focus on the problem, but in a healthy way
- Empowering yourself and taking back control of your life