Ever wonder how much of your stress is actually yours or whether you've quietly picked up someone else's expectations along the way? In this episode of Psychology, Actually, Dr Marianne Trent explores where stress really comes from, the difference between acute and chronic stress, and the hidden costs of ignoring it, from sleep and relationships to burnout. She shares practical ways to audit your own pressure points, spot the "shoulds" driving your decisions, and figure out what's genuinely within your control.
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Highlights
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:10 Where is your stress really coming from?
- 03:40 Peer pressure and the comparison trap
- 06:15 Are you ready, or just chancing it?
- 08:20 The "shoulds" that add up
- 10:05 Auditing what you can actually control
- 12:30 Acute vs chronic stress
- 15:50 Noticing stress in your body and mind
- 17:40 A quick physical health check-in
- 19:15 The real cost of ignoring stress: sleep
- 23:00 The real cost of ignoring stress: relationships and joy
- 25:50 Burnout and taking time off
- 27:45 Quick-fire reflections
- 30:20 Closing thoughts
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