7: Why Your Hidden Stress Matters

Starting or scaling your side hustle can be a stressful experience, right? So it’s a good thing that Corporate Stress Coach and wellness educator Nicole Porter is today’s guest. In addition to her knowledge of stress, and what it does to our body and mind, she understands it from the perspective of someone who has started, grown, and successfully scaled a side hustle. She shares with us what she did right that enabled her to work 100+ hours when she needed to, and what she did very wrong that added undue stress to her body. Nicole also shares some guidance on what to do about credit cards and lines of credit if you’re thinking about leaving your “9-5.” She reveals that there are 10, count ‘em, 10! unhealthy habits that most people do every day that add “Hidden Stress” to the body and brain. These contribute to weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, sugar cravings, sleep issues…and that’s just the shortlist. Be sure to catch the wrap-up at the end of the show, for a highlight of 3 key takeaways, one of which I guarantee is a factor in your stress level, and I’ll give you a tip that’ll help you instantly improve how you feel, the next time you feel stressed. What You’ll Hear: 02:48 Learning how to sell thickens your skin 04:20 Leap and the net will appear 06:40 The first one through the wall always gets bloodied 08:40 Healthy brands didn’t have the budget 10:17 Leaving the corporate job 11:11 … but not until you establish your credit resources 14:13 How you’ll know you’ve made the right decision 14:40 Don’t be afraid to laser focus on your niche market 17:12 Selling her home to move forward was a…no brainer? 19:18 There are “hidden” stressors we put on the body every day 20:00 The consequences of stress on the body 20:54 Stress and perception 21:39 Dehydration starts…in the brain!!! 23:30 Why Nicole was able to work 100+ hours per week 24: 00 What you’re consuming may be draining your energy 25:25 Major mistake Nicole made when growing her side hustle 27:35 Lack of sleep and the negative effect on your body 28:29 A skill you CAN learn to lower stress 31:35 Experiencing doubt is absolutely normal 34:42 The eggnog story 3 Key Takeaways 39:08 Sometimes, done is better than perfect 39:55 What to do if you’re a perfectionist 40:00 Hearing “no” is just part of the process 40:35 The role of perception in your mental and emotional stress 42:26 What to do next time you’re feeling stressed   How to Find Nicole Nicole Porter Wellness website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Where the eggnog money went to: Backpack Buddies Let's Connect Instagram Facebook Joan's Main Site Email Be on the show! Be Our Guest