How to Combat the Stress of Everyday Life

Stress can have a wide range of effects on both the body and the mind, affecting our health, happiness, well-being and success. Today's guest, Phil Barth, suffered a heart attack at an early age and was told that he needed to manage his stress or risk a worse heart attack in the future. In our conversation he shares what he learned about stress and how to manage it and actionable steps that you can take right away to reduce stress, and increase your happiness and well-being. What you will learn Why "yes" can be a stress-inducing word How to put the 4:1 ratio to work for you Simple yet powerful strategies to combat stress Daily practices that will boost happiness and well-being – and they only take a few minutes of your time About my guest: Phil Barth’s life took an unexpected turn on August 5, 2015 with a surprise visit to the cardiac wing of Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati.  He had suffered a heart attack.  His doctor told him that he had to reduce stress to avoid a worse heart attack in the future.  Phil’s first thought was “Okay.  How do I do that?” which led him on a journey of exploration and learning about stress and how to manage it and he’s put that into actionable items that we can all use. Links: www.philbarth.com