“Stress is part of the human experience. You're going to be under stress.If you're breathing, you're under stress.”

In this episode, we engage in a powerful conversation with Cheya Thousand, a Corporate Wellness Consultant, Host of the WellFit Lab Podcast, and Author, who shares her journey from burnout in New York to a life of balance and wellness in Miami. As a corporate wellness consultant, Cheya specializes in emotional intelligence, stress management, and self-care. She provides insights into recognizing and mitigating burnout and stresses the importance of differentiating between reactions and responses to stress.

In this episode, you will learn:

1. Recognizing Burnout:

- Key signs: chronic fatigue, lack of enthusiasm, increased anxiety.

- Burnout analogy: A candle burning at different rates.

2. Managing Stress:

- Differentiating reactions vs. responses.

- Completing the "stress cycle" for personal growth.

3. Three A's of Personal Power:

- Accept, Acknowledge, Ascend.

- Framework for navigating emotional experiences and fostering healing.

4. Community and Well-being:

- Importance of community as illustrated by Blue Zones.

- Advocacy for intentional, supportive connections.

5. Modern-Day Challenges:

- Culture of busyness and reclaiming time for meaningful engagements.

- Conducting a time audit for improved self-care practices.

6. Cheya's Book:

- A workbook on enhancing self-care routines through exercises and affirmations.

- Invitation to join her text community for daily emotional intelligence prompts.

Connect with Cheya:

Email: cheya@cheyathousand.com

Socials: @cheyathousand

Website: www.cheyathousand.com www.ctwellnessco.com

Publications: My books, Holding Space for Self and I Am More Than A Conquror.

Podcast: The WellFit Lab

Freebie/Offer: 30 days of mindfulness text series 81010 , curated mindful dinner events - Kairos Kitchens 81010

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