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Studies hows that the vast majority of Americans experience more stress after the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Why does time off make us more anxious and depressed?
In this episode we take a deep dive on the source of holiday stressors, their causes and ways to manage stress.
We then look at a comprehensive meta-analysis on the art and science of taking great breaks, vacations and holidays.
Whether small breaks during the workday, long weekends, vacations, or holidays such as Christmas and New Year's... this is the definitive episode for leaders looking to master the art of taking meaningful and restorative breaks.
0:00 - 5:01 Introduction To Taking Restorative Breaks
5:01 - 9:03 How To Process Stress
9:03 - 10:47 The Importance Of Taking Breaks
10:47 - 14:42 Holiday Stress And Expectations
14:42 - 18:37 Holidays Gifts And Consumerism
18:37 - 22:42 New Year's Resolutions And Expectations
22:42 - 26:37 Family Dynamics During Holidays
26:37 - 30:26 Coping With Family Conflict
30:26 - 32:23 Staying Connected With Family
32:23 - 37:20 Negative Coping Mechanisms
37:20 - 46:12 Positive Coping Mechanisms And Recovery Strategies
46:12 - 49:44 Key Principles For Recovery From Work
49:44 - 52:59 The Power Of Physical Activity For Recovery
52:59 - 56:54 Understanding The Recovery Paradox
56:54 - 01:02:09 Finding Motivation In Low Energy States
01:02:09 - 01:08:30 Digital Devices During Recovery
01:08:30 - 01:12:05 Influence Of Romantic Partners On Recovery
01:12:05 - 01:14:31 Effective Strategies For Workplace Recovery
01:14:31 - 01:24:43 Maximizing Vacation Benefits
01:24:43 - 01:30:25 A Guided Meditation For Gratitude
3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a leadership consultancy dedicated to Elevating Executive Mastery.
We specialize in transforming businesses through leadership and team development during transitions and times of crisis.
We focus on the 3 critical areas where chaos and conflict are most likely to appear:
Board, CEO, and C-Suite Misalignment
Transitions into Executive Leadership
Conflict Between Functional Departments
By addressing these flashpoints, we assist you in navigating change to build unity, create certainty, and establish clear direction.
Our approach empowers leaders to master complex challenges and transform their companies to thrive now and in the future.
https://3peakcoaching.com/
Studies hows that the vast majority of Americans experience more stress after the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Why does time off make us more anxious and depressed?
In this episode we take a deep dive on the source of holiday stressors, their causes and ways to manage stress.
We then look at a comprehensive meta-analysis on the art and science of taking great breaks, vacations and holidays.
Whether small breaks during the workday, long weekends, vacations, or holidays such as Christmas and New Year's... this is the definitive episode for leaders looking to master the art of taking meaningful and restorative breaks.
0:00 - 5:01 Introduction To Taking Restorative Breaks
5:01 - 9:03 How To Process Stress
9:03 - 10:47 The Importance Of Taking Breaks
10:47 - 14:42 Holiday Stress And Expectations
14:42 - 18:37 Holidays Gifts And Consumerism
18:37 - 22:42 New Year's Resolutions And Expectations
22:42 - 26:37 Family Dynamics During Holidays
26:37 - 30:26 Coping With Family Conflict
30:26 - 32:23 Staying Connected With Family
32:23 - 37:20 Negative Coping Mechanisms
37:20 - 46:12 Positive Coping Mechanisms And Recovery Strategies
46:12 - 49:44 Key Principles For Recovery From Work
49:44 - 52:59 The Power Of Physical Activity For Recovery
52:59 - 56:54 Understanding The Recovery Paradox
56:54 - 01:02:09 Finding Motivation In Low Energy States
01:02:09 - 01:08:30 Digital Devices During Recovery
01:08:30 - 01:12:05 Influence Of Romantic Partners On Recovery
01:12:05 - 01:14:31 Effective Strategies For Workplace Recovery
01:14:31 - 01:24:43 Maximizing Vacation Benefits
01:24:43 - 01:30:25 A Guided Meditation For Gratitude
3Peak Coaching & Solutions is a leadership consultancy dedicated to Elevating Executive Mastery.
We specialize in transforming businesses through leadership and team development during transitions and times of crisis.
We focus on the 3 critical areas where chaos and conflict are most likely to appear:
Board, CEO, and C-Suite Misalignment
Transitions into Executive Leadership
Conflict Between Functional Departments
By addressing these flashpoints, we assist you in navigating change to build unity, create certainty, and establish clear direction.
Our approach empowers leaders to master complex challenges and transform their companies to thrive now and in the future.
https://3peakcoaching.com/
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