Modern Stress

It's sad but true: Americans are some of the most chronically stressed people on the planet. On today's show: how to incorporate Japanese lifestyle philosophies into our lives for reduced stress, greater well-being, and a longer life.

Here's a preview:

[3:00] The physiology of stress: What *actually* goes on in our bodies when we encounter a stressor?

[11:00] 5 reasons why Americans are among the most stressed in the world

[20:00] The secret to a great life isn't the accumulation of $$, it's this

[27:00] How being in a hurry is inversely proportional to your quality of life

 

Resources mentioned:

Americans Are Some of the Most Stressed-Out People in the World, a New Global Survey Says (via Time)Stressed in the U.S.: 12 Tools to Tackle Anxiety, Loneliness, Tech Addiction, and More by Meg Van DeusenEpisode #384: Forest Bathing 101 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

 

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