Work Stress Anxiety: Stress Recovery Strategies by ABGW

The ABGW Method®: Calm First. Reality First. Then Change.™

Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/fan_mail/new] In this enlightening episode, Cheryl delves into the heart of the ABGW method, addressing the often-overlooked reality of work-related stress. Rather than relying on yet another inspirational quote or productivity tip, she emphasises the importance of understanding the true nature of your stress and the necessity of creating an environment conducive to calm. Cheryl candidly shares her insights on the gap between outward appearances and internal struggles, reminding listeners that being a high-functioning woman doesn’t equate to being okay. The discussion centres around the foundational principles of the ABGW method: Awareness, Balance, Growth, and Win-Win Well-being. Cheryl breaks down each element, illustrating how awareness of one’s current state is crucial for genuine change, and how balance involves recognising one's true capacity rather than adhering to unrealistic expectations. Growth is framed as a journey of small, manageable experiments rather than drastic transformations, while Win-Win Well-being focuses on improving your own health without sacrificing your responsibilities. Cheryl introduces a practical micro step, the "mental WD40 moment," encouraging listeners to gently acknowledge their stress patterns without the pressure to immediately resolve them. This episode serves as a gentle reminder that progress doesn’t have to be overwhelming; it can start with small, steady steps towards a more balanced life. If you find yourself grappling with work stress, this conversation will resonate deeply, providing the tools you need to reclaim your calm and clarity. If you found value in this episode, please follow the podcast and share it with someone who might benefit from these insights. Your journey towards balance begins with the smallest of steps. The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have a specific health concern or condition, please consult a qualified Healthcare professional for more details. Check out herguru dot uk forward slash disclaimers [http://herguru.uk/disclaimers] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/support] If this episode helped, please share it with someone who needs a calmer five minutes: https://followthepodcast.com/workstressanxiety This podcast is part of HerGuru Hypnotherapy and Coaching™ and grounded in the ABGW Method®. Calm first. Reality first. Then change.™ Want to give feedback or suggest a future episode topic? https://podcastfeedback.com/workstressanxiety Join the HerGuru WhatsApp Channel for ongoing prompts, nervous-system reminders, podcast updates, and the occasional reality check the wellbeing industry forgot to include: https://go.workstressanxiety.com/whatsappinvite And if the podcast has helped you, leaving a review genuinely helps other overwhelmed humans find it without having to survive another “10x your mindset” podcast first: https://lovethepodcast.com/workstressanxiety Connect with Cheryl Paris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylparis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abgwblog Disclaimer: https://herguru.uk/disclaimers/ © Cheryl Paris.

How to Step Back Without Guilt: Why This Stress Coach Went Quiet During Stress Awareness Month

Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we dive into the often unspoken struggle of high-functioning women: the guilt that accompanies the need to step back and rest. As Stress Awareness Month unfolds, Cheryl reflects on her own journey of prioritising energy protection over constant visibility. She candidly shares her experience of needing to retreat during a time that traditionally calls for heightened engagement, and how that decision, though fraught with self-doubt, was ultimately about integrity and self-care. We explore the complex relationship between rest and guilt, discussing the societal pressures that make taking a break feel like a failure. Cheryl highlights the importance of recognising that needing recovery is a human experience, not a personal shortcoming. She introduces the ABGW method: Awareness, Balance, Growth, and Win, providing actionable insights on how to navigate the tension between responsibilities and self-care. This episode is a gentle reminder that stepping back is not a sign of weakness but a strategic move towards sustainability. If you’ve ever felt the weight of expectations pressing down on your need for rest, this conversation will resonate deeply. Join us as we redefine what it means to protect your energy and embrace the power of pausing. If you found value in this episode, please follow Work Stress Anxiety by ABGW and share it with someone who might need this reminder today. Your journey towards balance starts with the smallest of steps. The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have a specific health concern or condition, please consult a qualified Healthcare professional for more details. Check out herguru dot uk forward slash disclaimers [http://herguru.uk/disclaimers] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/support] From struggle to strength, with care you can feel. “Every step you take, no matter how small, is a step toward a brighter, more balanced future. Trust your journey — progress is progress, no matter the pace.” — Cheryl Paris Subscribe, breathe, and repeat—every little bit counts! Support our work - Like us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylparis/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylparis/] and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abgwblog [https://www.facebook.com/abgwblog] The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have a specific health concern or condition, please consult a qualified Healthcare professional for more details. Check out herguru dot uk forward slash disclaimers [http://herguru.uk/disclaimers] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/support] If this episode helped, please share it with someone who needs a calmer five minutes: https://followthepodcast.com/workstressanxiety This podcast is part of HerGuru Hypnotherapy and Coaching™ and grounded in the ABGW Method®. Calm first. Reality first. Then change.™ Want to give feedback or suggest a future episode topic? https://podcastfeedback.com/workstressanxiety Join the HerGuru WhatsApp Channel for ongoing prompts, nervous-system reminders, podcast updates, and the occasional reality check the wellbeing industry forgot to include: https://go.workstressanxiety.com/whatsappinvite And if the podcast has helped you, leaving a review genuinely helps other overwhelmed humans find it without having to survive another “10x your mindset” podcast first: https://lovethepodcast.com/workstressanxiety Connect with Cheryl Paris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylparis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abgwblog Disclaimer: https://herguru.uk/disclaimers/ © Cheryl Paris.

Why Your Boundaries Fail And How To Keep Them

Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/fan_mail/new] Boundaries don’t need to be dramatic to work; they need to be steady. We wrap our mini series by turning vague requests into clear limits you can hold under pressure, even when your calendar is crammed and your stress is high. Instead of chasing the perfect speech, we practice one boring, repeatable line that keeps you calm and consistent. We break down the subtle but crucial gap between asking others to behave differently and deciding how you will act. You’ll hear simple scripts you can plug into your day right now: “I can do X by Friday or Y by Wednesday. Which do you want?” to create clear choices, and “I’m happy to help. What are we deprioritizing to make space for this?” to force alignment on trade-offs without a fight. Then we move from theory to action with a tiny step: send one short email that states what you’re doing, what you’re not, and what you need. No backstory. No overexplaining. Just a calm pattern you can repeat. We also talk about the emotional side of boundary work: the urge to justify, the wobble after pushback, and the myth that growth must look tidy to be real. Progress often looks like a slower breath, a shorter reply, a cleaner calendar block. For extra support, we point you to our emotional first aid kit and the companion blog post with deeper examples and language you can copy and adapt. If you’ve struggled to keep boundaries, this gentle, grounded approach helps you build limits that actually hold. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s running on empty, and leave a quick review telling us which line you’ll try first. Your steady practice makes the biggest difference. The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have a specific health concern or condition, please consult a qualified Healthcare professional for more details. Check out herguru dot uk forward slash disclaimers [http://herguru.uk/disclaimers] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/support] If this episode helped, please share it with someone who needs a calmer five minutes: https://followthepodcast.com/workstressanxiety This podcast is part of HerGuru Hypnotherapy and Coaching™ and grounded in the ABGW Method®. Calm first. Reality first. Then change.™ Want to give feedback or suggest a future episode topic? https://podcastfeedback.com/workstressanxiety Join the HerGuru WhatsApp Channel for ongoing prompts, nervous-system reminders, podcast updates, and the occasional reality check the wellbeing industry forgot to include: https://go.workstressanxiety.com/whatsappinvite And if the podcast has helped you, leaving a review genuinely helps other overwhelmed humans find it without having to survive another “10x your mindset” podcast first: https://lovethepodcast.com/workstressanxiety Connect with Cheryl Paris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylparis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abgwblog Disclaimer: https://herguru.uk/disclaimers/ © Cheryl Paris.

The Hidden Cost Of Always Saying Yes

Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/fan_mail/new] What if the fear of being judged is the only thing standing between you and the energy you’ve been missing? We zoom into that quiet worry—“if I put myself first, I’ll be judged”—and turn it into a clear, simple practice you can try today. Instead of chasing sweeping life overhauls, we focus on one change that sticks: a three-month cost check-in that pulls your choices out of the fog and into focus. We share why our short, focused format works for real-world growth: one idea, tried consistently, beats a dozen tips you’ll never use. You’ll hear how to audit the true costs of constant yeses on sleep, health, and confidence, and how to pair your insight with a grounded move that holds under pressure. The practical tool: ask for confirmation in writing and bring a note-taking ally when it matters. That small shift calms second-guessing, curbs gaslighting, and creates breathing room before you commit. We also name a pattern many women know too well: praised for overgiving, blamed for burnout. This isn’t a personal failure; it’s a system that benefits from your silence. While the system is slow to change, your choices can start now—modest, repeatable steps that protect your time and restore trust with yourself. If you’re tired of setting boundaries that don’t seem to stick, try tightening the loop between noticing, acting, and reflecting, and measure progress by what your body feels, not external approval. Take a pause with us, try the cost check-in, and test the written-backup move in one real situation this week. If it helps, share this episode with a friend who needs permission to choose themselves without guilt. Subscribe for more short, steady practices, and leave a review to tell us what landed for you. Your small steps count—every single one. The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have a specific health concern or condition, please consult a qualified Healthcare professional for more details. Check out herguru dot uk forward slash disclaimers [http://herguru.uk/disclaimers] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/support] If this episode helped, please share it with someone who needs a calmer five minutes: https://followthepodcast.com/workstressanxiety This podcast is part of HerGuru Hypnotherapy and Coaching™ and grounded in the ABGW Method®. Calm first. Reality first. Then change.™ Want to give feedback or suggest a future episode topic? https://podcastfeedback.com/workstressanxiety Join the HerGuru WhatsApp Channel for ongoing prompts, nervous-system reminders, podcast updates, and the occasional reality check the wellbeing industry forgot to include: https://go.workstressanxiety.com/whatsappinvite And if the podcast has helped you, leaving a review genuinely helps other overwhelmed humans find it without having to survive another “10x your mindset” podcast first: https://lovethepodcast.com/workstressanxiety Connect with Cheryl Paris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylparis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abgwblog Disclaimer: https://herguru.uk/disclaimers/ © Cheryl Paris.

Learn How To Stop Swallowing The Sea Of Stress

Contact us by whatsapp on +447485622662- let us know what you think of this episode. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/fan_mail/new] Ever hear that inner voice say, “This won’t work for me,” and feel your body tense before your mind even argues back? We explore why that thought often signals a nervous system scanning for safety, not a verdict on your ability. Rather than trying to silence the storm, we share a gentler frame: you don’t have to calm the sea, you just need to stop swallowing it. That shift opens the door to micro actions that build trust, competence, and momentum without demanding perfection. We walk through a simple, visual tool to lower the volume of self-blame and worst-case thinking: picture an old rotary phone and turn the dial down 20 percent. No muting, no fighting — just enough quiet to ask a better question: what is the smallest interpretation that keeps me effective? From that steadier place, we outline one trying action you can take today to prove to your nervous system that progress and safety can coexist. To support focus, we introduce a clear boundary line for mental loops: “I’ve answered that. If there’s new information, tell me.” It’s a compact script that respects real risks while filtering recycled fear. Along the way, we name the deeper current that often hides beneath resistance: the fear of being blamed. By acknowledging blame as a social safety threat, we show how to move without inviting panic to steer. You’ll leave with language you can use, a micro shift you can try, and a way to notice subtle wins — steadier breath, cleaner choices, shorter ruminations — as valid data that your system is learning safety. If you need more structure, we point to our emotional first aid kit and other resources designed for moments just like this. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s stuck at “this won’t work,” and tell us: what tiny step will you try today? The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have a specific health concern or condition, please consult a qualified Healthcare professional for more details. Check out herguru dot uk forward slash disclaimers [http://herguru.uk/disclaimers] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2286309/support] If this episode helped, please share it with someone who needs a calmer five minutes: https://followthepodcast.com/workstressanxiety This podcast is part of HerGuru Hypnotherapy and Coaching™ and grounded in the ABGW Method®. Calm first. Reality first. Then change.™ Want to give feedback or suggest a future episode topic? https://podcastfeedback.com/workstressanxiety Join the HerGuru WhatsApp Channel for ongoing prompts, nervous-system reminders, podcast updates, and the occasional reality check the wellbeing industry forgot to include: https://go.workstressanxiety.com/whatsappinvite And if the podcast has helped you, leaving a review genuinely helps other overwhelmed humans find it without having to survive another “10x your mindset” podcast first: https://lovethepodcast.com/workstressanxiety Connect with Cheryl Paris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylparis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abgwblog Disclaimer: https://herguru.uk/disclaimers/ © Cheryl Paris.