Chronic Stress

Strong. Capable. Fixer.

That’s how people see you.

It’s hard always being the “go-to” for family, friends and co-workers. Constantly solving problems, providing support, working your butt off, meeting expectations and deadlines. They see you making it all happen, taking care of everything and everyone. Never questioning your ability to get it all done.

We get it. Being strong, capable and smart makes it easy to fall into this role. Taking time to rest almost feels foreign or like a waste of time. Your “down time” is filled with thinking about what else needs done, appointments, projects, tasks and how other people are doing.

What about me?

But, we see you. We really see you. Stressed. Overwhelmed. Run down. Everyone has a limit, and it creeps up when you least expect it. It also takes a lot of energy to hide it. Answering, “I’m fine” when what would really be nice is to scream or run or quit. It’s hard to acknowledge that when your role is to make it all happen and keeps things together. The feeling of resentment toward co-workers, family and friends can result.

Why can’t people see you need a break and that you can’t handle everything? It might be because you can’t show them. One of the biggest obstacles in dealing with chronic stress is allowing yourself permission to be vulnerable. Accepting that you can’t do it all.

Let us help you set boundaries for YOU.

Healthy amounts of stress can be good for us. It keeps us motivated, energized and focused. On the other hand, extreme amounts of prolonged stress can take a serious emotional and physical toll. Untreated chronic stress can lead to health problems like high blood pressure, insomnia, depression, anxiety, muscle pain and weakened immune system. So, it’s important that something changes soon.

How much of what weighs on you is really not yours to carry? Are there things you can release, let go of or say no to? Managing stress is largely about allowing yourself permission to create boundaries and using your strengths to manage the stress differently. You will still accomplish things, meet deadlines, provide support and be strong. With us, you will just learn to do it in a different, more productive way.