350 - Six ways to manage stress as a single mother

<p>According to the World Health Organization (WHO), stress is "the reaction of the body and mind to a perceived threat or challenge". It is a normal part of life, and in small amounts, stress can help motivate and energize people to meet the demands of daily life. However, when stress becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can have negative effects on both our physical and mental health. </p> <p>Everyone experiences stress to some degree. But the way we respond to stress makes a big difference to our overall well-being. Managing stress as a single mother is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and overall well-being. In this episode, I share six ways to help manage your stress. I hope implementing these will help you become more aware and able to manage daily life better. </p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Links mentioned in the episode: </span></strong></p> <p>Click <a title="HERE" href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/176828072725515/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a> to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum. </p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href= "https://www.subscribepage.com/thrivetribe_waitlist">HERE</a></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">. </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href= "https://www.subscribepage.com/13singlemumsshare">HERE</a></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">To contact Julia, email: </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href= "mailto:julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com">julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com</a></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Visit us at </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href= "https: