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My stress language is FLIGHT ✈️
Hey, you're Flight ✈️You may have trouble believing this, but you can harness this fear of discomfort you have for good...If you reel in the parts that aren't useful for you (these are your toxic traits, but don't worry we all have some). Your strengths are especially useful in painful situations when you can't manage otherwise and have to endure it, but not in your regular day to day life.Though these test results are only showing you your PRIMARY stress language (your most predominant one), it's important to recognize that you may fall into any of these stress languages when emotionally overwhelmed or stressed, depending on the circumstances.There’s also a private version of the quiz I can share with you if you request the free call (click button below) that will give you the breakdown of your SECONDARY stress languages 🥳KEEP READNG FOR MORE INFO👇🏽Some of the strengths you have are:Ability to shut out distractions when neededYou can easily cut ties with unhealthy people and thingsYou’re able to focus and be productiveYou can detect and step away from threatening encountersActive lifestyle to manage stressSome of the toxic traits you have are:You run away from your stress, whether that’s emotionally or physically by throwing yourself into work, hobbies, etc.You’re always “busy,” but it’s doing trivial things while neglecting what’s really important. You need a lot of space (to your own detriment) and can get defensive quickly if people start noticing that you’ve become withdrawn. You abandon relationships prematurely instead of tackling discomfort head on.You tend to avoid conflict and choose your words and actions carefully in order to steer clear of anything that might trigger a confrontation. 👉🏽 The good news is, you can unlearn these behaviors! The following steps will help you shift to a FUNCTIONAL stress language style:Learn to process negative emotions constructively by writing them out, working them out physically (exercise) or talking through them with a non-judgmental person you trust.Sit with discomfort and learn to ride it out. Try doing some intentionally uncomfortable activities (safely of course) that are time limited and teach yourself endurance (e.g. ice baths, cryotherapy, public speaking, difficult exercises).When you feel the urge to shut down check in with yourself and observe what you're experiencing in your body: sight, sound, taste, smell, touch Practice grounding yourself by self soothing your nervous system: light a candle, smell aromatherapy oils, get tactile with your hands and feet (move), rub a worry stone or walk around, chew a mint or hard candy, look outside and narrate what you see, go outside and get some fresh air.“While ignoring your bad habits may help you feel good initially, that avoidance will eventually catch up to you. When you don't address the unproductive and unhealthy things you're doing alongside your good habits, you'll stagnate.” — Amy Morin👋🏼 Hi, I’m Dr. Taylor Burrowes!I’m a retired psychotherapist turned coach/consultant who helps growth-minded people — just like you — transform their shortcomings into opportunities for insight and self improvement while helping you leverage your innate gifts. After spending 15 years working in mental health and marriage and family practice, I realized that my calling was in helping people take transformative action in their lives beyond what was possible in the therapy room. Now I can be more fully present with my clients, helping them design their Ideal Life in my full capacity as friend, mentor and healer.Check out these fantastic resources to expand your thinking and develop your stress tolerance.1. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch my 11-minute video explaining my 4 Stress Languages (5 if you count FUNCTIONAL) directly from me.2. Checkout my e-book on The Vetting System AND/OR grab the Ideal Self workbook. I breakdown how you can become your Ideal Self, develop relationship competencies and attract your Ideal Partner. As well as how to grow to be more emotionally self regulating and prevent ineffective stress responses🧘🏼♀️3. Follow me on Instagram for more inspiration! From personal development and relationship skills to tips on how to use my Vetting System, I’ve got you covered!Want to improve your stress tolerance? Prioritize these 3 areas:1. Slow down!Time and energy management influence your mood and stress levels. If you're not stopping to reflect, process, breathe or enjoy a few minutes of silence for your ears or sunshine on your face then there's no wonder you can't relax and feel impatient or irritable. Whether it’s journaling, meditating, writing, reading, listening to music, yoga or progressive muscle relaxation, make it a daily habit to give yourself some space and time with your own thoughts and get grounded in the moment.2. Give yourself options... Your thoughts play a significant role on your physical and mental health. Instead of limiting yourself to interpreting an event in the worst possible way, focusing on the negative or being annoyed with people's flaws, view the imperfections in life as an opportunity to overcome obstacles and test your capabilities. Your mindset is not fixed, keep refining and expanding its capacity for new information. Just because you've never considered a perspective doesn't mean it's not possible. Practice thinking more creatively to be more solution-focused.3. Get a good night's rest, eat well, hydrate, get outside + keep moving daily! You are more emotionally resilient with better sleep and well balanced circadian rhythms. Your cortisol and testosterone hormone levels will also be more optimized. Stress spikes cortisol and lowers testosterone. Managing your adrenal glands and hormones will help you lower your physiological agitation, emotional discomfort, improve your immune and nervous system functioning. This will help you become more relaxed, patient and receptive to positive experiences. If you want to discuss your results with me... Click button & request a time👇🏽
