239: Good Stress Bad Stress

About this episode

This episode discusses the distinction between good and bad stress, particularly in the context of the college application process.

There's a reason stress reduction is a billion-dollar industry. There's so much stress right now that a lot of our clients have lost the ability to tell what stress is working for them and what stress is working against them. We're in the homestretch of the college application process with our kids, and the stress that comes along with the entire process is a perfect example of why we wanted to talk about this topic on the podcast this week. If you've been feeling stressed, burnt out, or overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Listen in and join the discussion on LinkedIn ( Eric | Nayla ). Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson. To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, us and our work, and to join our mailing list, visit the show notes at insidejobthepodcast.com . You can also continue the conversation with us through your favorite social channels: LinkedIn Eric | Nayla Instagram Facebook Email

People in this episode

Hosts: Nayla Bahri, Eric Johnson

Topics covered

• stress
• college application process
• burnout
• mental health
• self-improvement

Keywords

• stress reduction
• college applications
• burnout
• overwhelm
• mental health

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Organizations: Inside Job

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