Stressed to Strategic - A Resource Guide

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“Mindset change is not about picking up a few pointers here andsthere,It’saboutseeingthingsinanewway.Whenpeople… changetoagrowthmindset,theychangefromajudge-and-bejudged framework to a learn-and-help-learn framework. Their commitmenttogrowth,andgrowthtakesplentyoftime,effort, andmutualsupport.”

Welcometothe"FromStressedtoStrategicSummit"resource guide.Thisdocumentisdesignedtohelpparticipantsmaximize their learning and application of the key concepts discussed duringthesummit.

Here'swhatyoucanexpecttofindinthisresource:

A curated list of blog posts from Sarah Boxx that delve deeper into themes of self-awareness, mindset, leadership, andovercomingchallenges.Somehighlightedpostsinclude "Learning From Transition: A Guided Reflection on Life’s Changes," "Own Your Mindset," and "Self-Discipline: The PrerequisiteToLeadership."

Recommended episodes from the "No Labels, No Limits" podcastfeaturinginsightsandpracticaladvicefromvarious experts on topics like leadership, stress management, and personal growth. Notable episodes include "Activate the Leader in You," "Work From The Inside Out with Tammy Gooler Loeb," and "Revisiting Lessons Learned with Brad Yates."

Identifyingcommonphrasesandthoughts,emotional reactions,physicalsymptoms,andcognitivedistortionslike all-or-nothingthinking,overgeneralization,andcatastrophizing.

Techniques for recognizing these patterns, such as paying attention to recurring negative thoughts and noticing your body'sreactionstostress.

Practical methods like journaling, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and meditation, positive affirmations, and seeking feedback to manage and overcome negative self-talk.

This resource guide is intended to be a practical tool for you to continue exploring and applying the concepts of self-awareness, mindset, and self-talk in your personal and professional life.

For more information, visit Sarah Boxx Consulting and No Labels, No Limits Podcast

EmbracingGrowthandConnections:LessonsfromStrangers

https://sarahboxx.com/embracing-growth-andconnections-lessons-from-strangers/ Thispostexploresthejourneyofembracinggrowthand theimportanceofconnectionsinpersonalandprofessional life.Ittiesinwellwiththeconceptsofself-awareness andmindsetshifts.

InsightstotheRoadmapofLife

https://sarahboxx.com/insights-to-the-roadmap-of-life/ Featuringstoriesandlessonsonovercomingadversity andstayingpositive,thisepisodeprovidesadeepdive intohowmindsetandself-talkcaninfluencepersonal andprofessionalgrowth.

TheBurnoutBreakdown

https://sarahboxx.com/the-burnout-breakdown/ Focusedonunderstandingandcombating burnout,thisepisodehighlightsstrategiesfor stressmanagementandtheroleofself-awareness inmaintainingahealthywork-lifebalance.

LearningFromTransition:AGuidedReflection onLife’sChanges

https://sarahboxx.com/learning-from-transition-aguided-reflection-on-lifes-changes/

Thispostexploreshowreflectingonlife’s transitionscanprovidevaluableinsightsand fosterpersonalgrowth.

OwnYourMindset

https://sarahboxx.com/own-your-mindset/ Thisarticleemphasizestheimportanceofadopting agrowthmindsettodrivepersonaland professionaltransformation.

Self-Discipline:ThePrerequisiteToLeadership https://sarahboxx.com/self-discipline-the-prerequisite-toleadership/

Thisblogpostdiscusseshowself-disciplineisessential foreffectiveleadershipandachievinglong-termsuccess.

ObstaclestoOpportunities:LearningtoEmbraceChallenges https://sarahboxx.com/obstacles-to-opportunities-learningto-embrace-challenges/

Thisarticleencouragesviewingchallengesasopportunities forgrowthandlearning,transformingobstaclesinto steppingstonesforsuccess.

Podcast(#166)-ActivatetheLeaderinYou https://app.searchie.io/watch/8nNXe83eqB?isCopilot=1

Discussinghowtoenhanceleadershipskillsthroughself-awareness andpositivemindsetpractices,thisepisodeofferspracticaladvice forreducingstressandimprovingstrategicdecision-making.

Podcast(#249)-WorkFromTheInsideOutwithTammyGoolerLoeb https://app.searchie.io/watch/jVDG1MLAqW

Inthisepisode,SarahBoxinterviewsTammyGuler,authorof "WorkfromtheInsideOut,"whosharespracticalstrategies forovercomingcommoncareerobstaclesand designingafulfilling,purpose-drivencareer.

Podcast(#279)CreatingBalanceandJoywithNaketaRenThigpen https://app.searchie.io/watch/mpDoMW1Wq4

Work-Life-LoveBalance:Thesignificanceofadmittingone's truthandsettingboundariestoachievebalance.

Podcast(#345)-RevisitingLessonsLearnedwithBradYates https://app.searchie.io/watch/8nNXOemyDB

Inthisepisode,BradYatesoffersinsightsintoEmotional FreedomTechniques(EFT)orTapping,explaininghow itcanhelpreleaseemotionalresistance,reducestress, andcatalyzepositivetransformationsinone'slife.

Podcast(#349)-RetellingtheStorywithDr.MaryAnnMercer https://app.searchie.io/watch/OpN0MvzYqa

InthisepisodeoftheNoLabels,NoLimitspodcast,Dr.MaryAnn Mercersharesherjourneyofovercominglearningdisabilities, thepowerofresilience,andpracticalstepsforpersonal andprofessionalgrowth,makingitamust-listenforattendees oftheFromStressedtoStrategicSummit.

Podcast(#360)-SynergizingModalities:Empowering HolisticPractitionerswithStrategicVisionwithJoannaSapir https://app.searchie.io/watch/9qp44yppqY Inthisepisodeofthe"NoLabels,NoLimits"podcast, businessstrategistJoannaSapirdiscussesstrategies forholisticpractitionerstobuildsustainablepractices bycultivatingstrongclientrelationships,avoidingcommon pitfalls,andadoptingaleadershipmindset.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE LIMITING SELF TALK

Recognizinglimitingself-talkisthefirststep toward managing and overcoming it. Here are some signs and techniques to identify negativeself-talkpatterns:

CommonPhrasesandThoughts

Examples: "I can't do this," "I'm not good enough," "Thiswillneverwork,""Ialwaysmessthingsup."

Technique: Pay attention to recurring negative thoughtsorphrasesyouusefrequently.

EmotionalReactions

Signs:Feelinganxious,discouraged,orunmotivated aftercertainthoughtsorsituations.

Technique: Notice your emotional responses to different scenarios and track which thoughts triggernegativeemotions.

PhysicalSymptoms

Signs:Increasedheartrate,muscletension,headaches,orstomachdiscomfort duringorafternegativeself-talk.

Technique:Bemindfulofhowyourbodyreactsinstressfulsituationsorwhen youthinknegativelyaboutyourself.

All-or-NothingThinking

Examples:"IfIdon’tsucceedatthis,I’macompletefailure,""EitherI’mperfector I’museless."

Technique: Identify when you are viewing situations in extremes without acknowledgingthemiddleground.

Overgeneralization

Examples:"Ifailedthistask,soI’llfaileverythingelse,""Ialwaysmakemistakes."

Technique: Notice if you are making sweeping statements based on a single eventorexperience.

DiscountingthePositive

Examples:"Thatsuccesswasjustluck,""Anyonecouldhavedonethat."

Technique: Recognize when you are dismissing your achievements or downplayingpositivefeedback.

MindReadingandFortuneTelling

Examples:"TheymustthinkI’mincompetent,""Thisprojectisgoingto fail."

Technique: Catch yourself assuming what others are thinking or predictingnegativeoutcomeswithoutevidence.

Labeling

Examples:"I’msuchanidiot,""I’maloser."

Technique:Beawareofwhenyoulabelyourselfnegativelybasedon specificactionsormistakes.

Catastrophizing

Examples:"IfImakeamistake,everyonewillthinkI’mincompetent," "Thisistheendofmycareer."

Recognizingandaddressinglimiting self-talkcanreducestress,improve self-confidence, and enhance your overallwell-beingandeffectiveness in both personal and professional settings.

Journaling: Writedownyourthoughtsandidentifypatternsofnegativeself-talk. Reflectonwhetherthesethoughtsarerationalorhelpful.

CognitiveBehavioralTechniques: Challengenegativethoughtsbyquestioningtheirvalidityand replacingthemwithmorebalanced,realisticones.

MindfulnessandMeditation:

Practicemindfulnesstobecomemoreawareofyourthoughts withoutjudgment.Meditationcanhelpyoucreateadistancebetween youandyournegativeself-talk.

PositiveAffirmations:

Replacelimitingself-talkwithpositiveaffirmations.Forexample, insteadof"Ican'tdothis,"say"Iamcapableandcanlearntohandlethis."

SeekFeedback:

Askatrustedcolleaguesorfriendsforfeedbacktogainamore objectiveviewofyourabilitiesandperformance.

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