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Managing Stress for a Healthier Work-Life Balance with Michell Brown

Today's Balanced Leader with Caroline Baird

Release Date: 10/30/2023

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In this insightful interview, Caroline discusses the importance of managing stress with our guest, Michell Brown.  Michell, with over 30 years of experience in somatic movement and breathwork, shares valuable insights and practical tools to help you reduce stress and enhance your work-life balance.

Introduction to Michell Brown

  • Michell introduces herself and her background in somatic movement and breathwork.
  • She emphasizes the significance of understanding the impact of stress on one's life.

Tools for Stress Management

  • Michell shares three fundamental tools: conscious breathing, grounding your energy, and shaking off stress.
  • She highlights the power of conscious breathing to calm the nervous system.
  • Grounding is essential for maintaining stability in stressful situations.
  • Shaking off stress is an effective way to release tension from the body.

Emotional Release

  • Michell discusses the importance of moving emotions through your body.
  • She emphasizes the need to let emotions flow rather than holding onto them.
  • Breathing and movement are key in releasing emotions, improving emotional resilience, and handling triggers more effectively.

Misconceptions About Work-Life Balance

  • Michell addresses common misconceptions about work-life balance.
  • People often believe they cannot change, but Michell stresses that you can change patterns.
  • Learning to manage stress enables you to improve your work-life balance.

Stress Management for Executives

  • Executives can benefit greatly from stress management to stay focused, calm, and productive.
  • Reducing stress allows for better problem-solving and teamwork in high-pressure situations.

Summary and Final Thoughts

  • Michell reiterates the importance of practicing stress management tools, including breathing, grounding, and movement.
  • She offers a complementary half-hour stress evaluation for listeners to identify and address their stress patterns.
  • Embracing these tools can lead to a more balanced, productive, and enjoyable life.

Conclusion:

  • Michell's expertise in somatic movement and breathwork offers practical solutions for managing stress and enhancing your work-life balance.
  • By understanding and applying these tools, you can transform your life and improve your overall well-being.

Special Offer for Listeners:

  • Michell offers a complimentary half-hour stress evaluation. You can contact her via email at [email protected] to schedule your session and begin your journey to stress management and a healthier work-life balance.

 

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