If you are feeling seriously stressed, or even overwhelmed, it can feel overwhelming itself just trying to figure out what to do to address your stress.  I often get asked what are some quick, short-term hacks that one can use to quickly get out of stress.In reality, you will likely need to do several things at the same time, and it will depend on your context and whether you can control the causes of your overwhelm.But if you were going to choose one intervention to use that can help out tremendously with the negative impacts of being overwhelmed (and might even help you address some of the causes), it should be to start doing really short, intentional, mindful breaks in your day.In this podcast, I go over:The neuroscience behind why you are overwhelmed What happens in your brain and bodyWhy this evidence-based approach worksHow to implement it into your day todayKey Summary PointsWhen you are feeling overwhelmed, it is because you have so many inputs to your brain that it gets swamped, and your brain feels there is a risk to your safety. At this, the sympathetic nervous system triggers the "fight or flight" response.Your sympathetic nervous system causes the release of neurochemicals in your body to enact processes to improve your eyesight, reflexes, endurance, speed and strength to deal with this risk.If you stay stressed over time, you can feel worn out, ragged, unable to think clearly or to focus on what to do nextBy using short, mindful breaks you can counteract the negative symptoms of feeling stressedThe podcast includes the reasons why, and the 4 specific steps to implement this tool.Sign Up to Learn More on How to ImproveIf you enjoyed this podcast you can subscribe to our site at Invictus.coach/register and get regular updates on how we are using Neuroscience and High Performance skills tools, and approaches to help people, teams and organizations reach peak performance and achieve more.Instantly Unlock Performance, Well-Being and Balance Now The "Thrive Hive" is a monthly membership to help teach, coach and support individuals, organizational teams and their leaders in reaching their full potential, and living a flourishing life with balance and well-being.You get access to group coaching, monthly education, webinars/livecasts and other events, topic-based support and tools, and access to a private community of other like-minded individuals.You can find out more or sign up clicking here!

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