Stress vs. Willpower: How Stress Makes Us Give In To Our Addictions

Coaching card illustration: a man leaning against a lamppost, highlighting addictions like alcohol and sugar as a stress response.

Maybe it’s the sweet, creamy taste of ice cream; the crunch of a sugar-laced cookie.Or a few more minutes of mindless scrolling on social media.Or perhaps it’s the siren call of that oaky, crisp, or rich-bodied wine and the relaxed feeling of settling back in a soft, relaxing armchair. We all have go-to comfort foods, […]

Feeling Tense? 3 Ways To Feel Less Stressed

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How are you feeling at the moment? Loose, limber, relaxed?  Or maybe…a little neck pain? Sore shoulders, even some tightness in your face, arms, or legs?  Many of us fail to realize when and how we’re tensing up in response to stress. We may think we’ve overdone it at the gym, or slept funny…until a colleague asks: “Why the frown?”  Whether it’s nail-biting, […]

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