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Welcome to The Wellness Table, where we explore a fresh take on wellness. I'm your host, Dr. Cheryl Bothwell, here to empower you to become the CEO of your own wellness. In today's episode, we delve into the challenges of stress, high-functioning anxiety, and perfectionism, and how they can steal our joy and negatively impact our health.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Impact of Stress: Understanding how stress can diminish our quality of life and the importance of managing it effectively.
• High-Functioning Anxiety: Inspired by Dr. Julie, a well-known psychologist, we explore this term and its role in our daily stress.
• Perfectionism: Discussing how the pursuit of perfection can exacerbate stress and anxiety, and strategies to combat it.
• Wellness Beyond Diet and Exercise: Emphasizing that wellness is not just about what you eat and how you move, but also about addressing what's eating you.
• Managing Uncontrollable Stress: Insights on dealing with significant life stresses such as grief or a scary diagnosis.
• Creating a Balanced Wellness Routine: The importance of incorporating activities that allow us to rest, renew, and recharge to tackle daily stresses and enhance our well-being.
• The Three Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety: Identifying and addressing the symptoms of high-functioning anxiety to prevent long-term health issues.
• Recharging from Stress: Exploring ways to recharge and renew our bodies, including the role of meaningful activities and finding joy in every day.
• Overcoming Perfectionism: Insights from Adam Grant on setting realistic goals and finding happiness within a range of aspirations.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Julie, online psychologist
• Adam Grant, organizational psychologist and professor at Wharton

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For those looking to dive deeper into creating a wellness routine that works for you, I invite you to grab my free wellness score here. It's designed to help you prioritize your health and manage stress effectively. It's designed to help you prioritize your health and manage stress effectively.   

And for more on creating a wellness routine that works for you, listen to my podcast Episode #18 Wellness Unlocked: Navigating Nutrition, Mindset, and Longevity.  Empower your wellness journey for a vibrant life with a wellness routine that adds healthy years to your life.  

Remember, taking time for yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. Let's prioritize our best health, manage stress, and score up our wellness. Until next time, take care, refresh, renew every day, and stress less. I'll see you on the wellness table.