3 Ways to Reset Stress Before It Breaks You
How many times have you brushed off the warning signs? The tight chest, the shallow breathing, the sleepless nights.
For years, I thought stress was just “part of the deal.” Life was busy, work was demanding, and I convinced myself I could just push through it. I wore exhaustion like a badge of honor.
But here’s the truth: stress doesn’t just live in your head. It lives in your body. And when you ignore it long enough, it shows up in ways you can’t outrun—fatigue, anxiety, hormone imbalances, burnout, even illness.
This year forced me to face that reality. I couldn’t “strive my way” out of stress. I couldn’t just slap on a smile and pretend my body wasn’t breaking under the weight. And I realized: ignoring stress doesn’t make me strong, it makes me stuck.
Friend, maybe you’ve been there too… telling yourself you’ll rest “when things slow down.” But things never slow down, do they? And the longer you push, the more fragile you feel.
The good news? Stress isn’t the end of your story. It can be the signal that starts your healing.
3 Steps to Reset Stress and Reclaim Peace
Here are three small but powerful anchors that are helping me reset:
1. Listen to the signals.
Your body isn’t betraying you—it’s speaking to you. That tension in your shoulders, the constant fatigue, the short fuse? They’re signals, not shame. Instead of pushing them down, pause and ask: What is my body trying to tell me right now?
2. Regulate before you react.
When stress spikes, it’s easy to spiral into anxiety or self-criticism. But a few deep breaths, a short walk, or even just stepping away from the noise can regulate your nervous system and shift everything. Respond from calm, not chaos.
3. Anchor your day in presence.
Stress thrives in hustle. Peace grows in presence. Whether it’s five minutes of prayer in the morning, journaling at lunch, or stretching before bed—these small acts bring you back to center and remind you that you are not defined by pressure.
These aren’t overnight fixes. But they’re daily lifelines—tethers that keep you grounded when stress tries to sweep you under.
3 Points to Ponder
- Where have you been normalizing stress instead of naming it?
- What signals has your body been giving you that you’ve been ignoring?
- How could your days look different if you chose presence over pressure?
Take these into your journal this week. Sit with them. Let God speak into the spaces where you’ve been running on empty.
Scripture for the Soul
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7
I love this reminder because it shifts the burden. Stress was never meant to be yours to carry alone. God invites you to cast it off—not to suppress it or deny it, but to surrender it. He cares about every detail, every ache, every ounce of pressure you’ve been holding.
This Week on The Confident Woman Podcast
Episode: Stress, Hormones, and Reclaiming Your Health with Molly McNamee
Stress is more than just “in your head.” It impacts your nervous system, hormones, and your whole health. This week, I sat down with nurse practitioner and wellness coach Molly McNamee to unpack how stress really works and what you can do about it.
If you’ve been pushing through exhaustion or wondering why your body feels off despite your best efforts, this conversation will open your eyes and give you hope.
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Friend, you don’t have to carry stress like it’s normal. You don’t have to pretend you’re fine while your body tells you otherwise. God cares about every part of you—body, mind, and spirit.
This week, let stress be your signal. Pause. Reset. Breathe. And remember: your worth isn’t found in how much you can hold—it’s found in the One who holds you.
Keep leaning into faith, keep showing up with courage, and know this: you were never meant to do it all alone.
XO,
P.S. Forward this newsletter to a friend who’s been running on empty. She needs to know she’s not alone.
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