Ever feel like you’re working harder and harder… but not getting the results you hoped for?In this episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, we talk about leverage — not financial leverage, but the kind that helps you move the “immovable” parts of life when the odds feel stacked against you.From high-pressure leadership experiences to everyday stress, I’ll share how leverage allows you to work smarter instead of harder — and why the key isn’t force… it’s positioning, perspective, and strategy.This episode introduces my L.E.V.E.R. framework, a practical way to shift effort, energy, and influence so that your actions create greater impact:L – Lock In Your Desired Outcome “When things feel out of control, pause and ask: What do I want this to look like when it’s over? We lose energy trying to fix what we don’t even define. Leverage starts with clarity.”E – Evaluate Your Resources “We often focus on what we lack. Instead, take inventory: What do I have? Who’s in my corner? What skills, time, or systems can I activate?”V – View Obstacles As Opportunities “This is the turning point. That hard thing? That’s your lever. Pressure is uncomfortable, but it’s the very thing that helps us move the immovable.”E – Engage Allies and Tools “You don’t have to do this alone. Whether it’s people, frameworks, habits, or technology — tools give you reach beyond your strength.”R – Reposition Efforts for Optimal Impact “Sometimes we’re pushing hard — just in the wrong place. Shift the angle. Try a new approach. And watch how things start to move.”Leverage isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about placing your effort where it matters most — so you can move what once felt impossible.These episodes are adapted from my live Facebook series, Let’s Talk About…, where I share real tools for rising stronger. You can also watch the video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence).✅ Subscribe to the Stress Smarts Podcast for weekly tools that help you: Handle stress without breaking down Reset quickly after overwhelm Lead yourself and others with clarity, confidence, and care 🌐 Explore more at MentallyToughWomen.com For Stress Intelligence™ tools, courses, and coaching for purpose-driven women ready to lead and thrive. 📺 Watch video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (www.YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence) 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/MentallyToughWomen

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