Staying Grounded: Practical Tools for Managing Stress and Uncomfortable Emotions

In today's episode, Vic and Kels tackle the challenges of managing stress, anxiety, loneliness, and feelings of inadequacy. Whether you're grappling with emotional eating, fear of rejection, or navigating tough moments in your career, this conversation is packed with actionable tools to help you cope healthfully and regain control. Through heartfelt discussions, expert insights, and practical strategies, they explore:

• The RAIN Method: A simple yet powerful tool to Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture your emotions.
  
  
• The SEEN Method: Developed by relationship coach Morgan Burch, is a transformative approach designed to enhance connection and understanding in relationships with 4 questions to identify what you may be Scared of, Embarrassed by, Expectations not met, and Needs you may have. 
  
  
• Journaling Prompts: Reflective questions to help you process emotions and shift your mindset.
  
  
• The Power of the Pause: How to create a moment of space between stimulus and response, inspired by Viktor Frankl's wisdom: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
  
  
• Tools to Prevent Emotional Eating: Practical techniques to identify triggers and make mindful choices. 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by emotions or stuck in negative patterns, this episode offers empowering perspectives and tools to help you navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience. Tune in to discover how small shifts in your daily practices can lead to big transformations!

📚 Resources:

• Click here to book a FREE Breakthrough Call with Kels
• Click here to download your FREE Coping Skills Guide
• Click here to get the Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love Affirmations
• FREE GUIDE: How To Bring Back Your Hunger & Fullness Cues
• Our shared Google Doc featuring our Fav + Mentioned Quotes

📖 Books We Love:

• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch
• The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan
• I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

📲 Stay Connected:

• Join the Rediscover You- Healthy, Fit, & Free Facebook Group
• Follow Vic on Instagram: @_victoriastump_
• Follow Kels on Instagram: @kelseymwiebe