How can you lower stress immediately upon walking into your home? Smell an aroma that brings about warm, loving memories. Aromas that are linked to positive memories lower stress and improve mood. They can also help you to remember important facts. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, I will help you to “Discover the 7 Most Comforting Home Aromas that Instantly Reduce Stress.” M.L. Bailey Consultants helps women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution...
Jun 25, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 21
You worked all day, made sure your teenager got to their summer job, and spent time with your elderly parents. Now, you are heading home. First you need to stop by the grocery store, then run to the pharmacy. Oh darn, you told your spouse that you would get the dog’s food. You forgot. Okay, stop by the pet store first then go to the grocery. This is a snapshot of the life of overworked women. How do you include stress releasing exercise into your day? Where do you find the time? In this episode ...
Jun 18, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 20
You are in a store and smell a fragrance that immediately triggers a memory of 3rd grade. The fragrance reminds you of that worn by your 3rd grade teacher. She was strict and a bit harsh at times. Your memory lasts a few minutes and then you move on with your day. Walking into the garden center, you smell roses, your grandmother’s favorite flower. Suddenly you feel overwhelmed with emotions. The fragrance initiated warm thoughts of her and the love you had for her. Fragrances can influence our m...
Jun 11, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Stressed women are always looking for hacks to meet their need to lower stress and to take good care of themselves. Often summer self-care hacks require you to set aside additional time, spend more money, or expend more effort to lower your stress levels. Unfortunately, the outcomes do not last. When we encourage solution focused self-care and strategic stress management, we are promoting lifestyle tweaks that support long-lasting health results. During this month, we are sharing summer self-car...
Jun 04, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. Cookouts, beach parties, parties in the park and backyard gatherings become the norm for several months. For women who are already overworked, overstressed, and approaching burnout, these gatherings may seem like too much of a good thing. This means lots of work and very little fun. How can we stop dreading the planning, prepping, and prioritizing that is required for a fun filled holiday gathering? In this episode of “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, ...
May 28, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Overwhelming stress is caused by a stress response that does not let up. Stress hormones are constantly pumped into the body keeping us in “fight or flight” mode. This puts a strain on the body and leads to illness and chronic health conditions. “Super” women, because of their roles and responsibilities, may ignore the signs and symptoms of overwhelming stress. This can cause them to reach burnout. There are a number of sustainable self-care practices that can help. In this episode of “Stress Ta...
May 21, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 16
“I am the strong one.” “Everyone comes to me.” “I change my plans to accommodate others.” Do these words describe you? If so, you are not alone. These are the words of women I see regularly. Many of them work full-time. They have responsibilities at home taking care of their families. They also have extended families they care about deeply. They are overwhelmed, exhausted and close to burnout. They often do not know what to do to change how they feel. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with M...
May 07, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Boundaries! They are the overlooked powerhouses of self-care and stress reduction for women. What stops women from using them to their benefit? In this episode of “Stress Talk” with Marcyline you will learn about vulnerabilities that make it hard to set boundaries, the boundaries you need right now, and the most important key to setting those boundaries. We are talking about The Underestimated Power of Boundary-Setting for Women’s Self-care and Stress Reduction. M.L. Bailey Consultants helps wom...
Apr 23, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 14
For many women, leading a healthy life in balance can be a difficult task. The pressures of work, family and daily life can create stress, and it can be hard to find ways to slow down and unwind. We constantly juggle responsibilities of our immediate families, aging parents, and work. How can we live healthily and experience our own idea of balance? In this episode of “Stress Talk” with Marcyline you will learn 3 helpful hints to reach balance as I share 3 Self-Care Hints for Women Who Want a He...
Apr 17, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Manicures, pedicures, massages are all ways in which we “treat” ourselves. These activities have become synonymous with the phrase “self-care.” The cost of these “treats” add up. Being pampered by someone else costs money. Unfortunately, the stress lowering benefits are short-lived. You and I want something affordable and long-lasting. In this episode of “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, I am sharing How to Include affordable Self-Care into Your Stress Management Plan. M.L. Bailey Consultants helps ...
Apr 02, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 12
When we think about clutter, we think about messy, piles of stuff. What picture pops into your mind? A linen closet? Your garage? Your grandmother’s house that stores 90 years of living? Clutter stops us from using and enjoying the space for its intended purpose. Now think about the unhealthy emotions that someone carries. These emotions influence core beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behavior. They amount to unhealthy clutter that prevents people from realizing life visions. M.L. Bailey Consult...
Mar 26, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Let’s be honest. Emotional clutter wastes your time and energy. It causes you to focus on thoughts, feelings and beliefs that keep you frozen and unable to move. You feel stuck in a place that hurts, cause you to feel anxious, depressed or both. Holding onto emotional clutter is like hoarding. Useless clutter fills the room preventing enjoyment and peace. In this episode of “Stress Talk” with Marcyline I am sharing 3 Benefits of Emotional Decluttering and How to Do It. M.L. Bailey Consultants he...
Mar 20, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 10
You have beliefs, thoughts, or emotions that are holding you hostage. Many of these come from past experiences. Some are from your current life experiences. This unnecessary emotional clutter is taking up space in your mind and heart. What you need is a tool to help you free yourself of the baggage. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, I will share A Simple Tool for Stressed Women to Let Go of Emotional Clutter . Click the link to learn more about Donald Altman's book Clearing E...
Mar 12, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Emotional wounds, insensitive statements adults you respected made when we were younger, and rejection are all emotional baggage that we carry with us as adults. We can also add traumatic experiences and hardships to this baggage. Unfortunately, many women believe that we must hold on to this clutter although it does not serve or benefit us in any way. In today’s “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, we are talking about Clearing Emotional Clutter to Lower Stress and Live a Healthy Life. M.L. Bailey Con...
Mar 06, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This month, we are talking about letting it go to lower your stress levels. Today we are taking a deep dive into the depths of stinking thinking. Stinking thinking is a pattern of thinking that over time creates beliefs that interfere with the way one acts, interacts and reacts to the world around them. Professionals, like me, call this type of thinking distorted. Problems like high stress levels and sometimes mental health occur when we develop patterns that promote stinking thinking. In this e...
Feb 20, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Tangible sources of stress are many. They are the outside influences that send us in to fight or flight mode. Difficult relationships, financial pressure, threatening environments, or illnesses are examples. The various types of stress our family and friends experience also impacts our level of stress. We often believe that stress will go away once the outside cause is relieved. In many instances that is true. An unnoticed cause of high stress is how we think. Our thought patterns influence how ...
Feb 06, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Have you ever seen a woman who always appears to be cool, calm, and collected? You rarely feel cool, calm and collected. Do you wonder how she does it? You’ve tried to reach this point, but you have never figured out how. You are overwhelmed and approaching burnout. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live, I will share 3 Uncommon Ways Cool Women Break Free from Overwhelming Stress. M.L. Bailey Consultants helps women who work in service industry professions live healthy lives through strategic str...
Jan 30, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 5
If we don't plan, we have a harder time reaching the goals we set. The same is true for a stress management plan. For the past month, we have spent a great deal of time developing SMART goals targeting overwhelming stress. Your goal is only as effective as the actions you take to reach it. In this episode of Stress Talk with Marcyline, I will review 3 components that are vital to reaching your goal. Get to know M.L. Bailey Consultants www.mlbaileyconsultants.com TAKE THE QUIZ – Are you Blessed, ...
Jan 23, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Like with many things we do in life, we develop a worthy goal. We go a step farther by thinking about what should come next. Planning is good. Execution is better. What will you do to reach your goal? Your stress management goal will do nothing to lower your stress levels until you outline a clear set of steps to follow. Now that you have a SMART goal to lower your stress levels, you need an action plan to guide you to that goal. An action plan is a series of sequential steps that move you from ...
Jan 16, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Do you want to lower your stress level quicker? In last week’s podcast, I shared a goal development format that will help you reduce stress in a short amount of time. When working with clients, I always encourage the use of the SMART goal format. SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound. SMART goals may be used in life, education, and business. I like SMART goals because they prevent vague goal setting. Here are examples of vague goals. “I want to lower ...
Jan 09, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 2
New Year resolutions are interesting because we state what we want to achieve. Some focus on physical health. Others revolve around financial health, with actions like saving more or spending less money. I have known women who create spiritual health resolutions. They attempt to attend church more often or set aside dedicated prayer or meditation time. For those of you who want and need stress relief, I am encouraging you to make it a priority. To be successful, you need a plan that is easy and ...
Jan 03, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We are approaching the end of the holiday season. For about a month, we have given you strategies to get you through this stressful time. Now we are looking towards the new year as we encourage you to begin the New Year with a plan to address overwhelming stress. Many of you will develop New Year’s resolutions. Resolving to change behaviors to improve your health status or quality of life. I have never known anyone to create a resolution intended to lower overwhelming stress and to better manage...
Dec 19, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 40
What are you thinking as we get closer to Christmas Day? Are you wondering about your menu? Are you trying to figure out how to purchase that one of a kind item that your child wants? Perhaps you are thinking about how much work you will need to bring home. Our thoughts greatly influence how we feel and impact our enjoyment of the holiday season. On Today’s “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, I am going to help you “Get Through the Holidays Without Losing It.” by sharing 3 thoughts stressed women need...
Dec 12, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 39
We are emotional and sentimental during the holiday season, and it shows through our actions and reactions. Getting together with family often heightens those feelings. Our shared experiences include memories of unresolved hurts and issues from the past as well as past and present disagreements. These often overshadow the memories of pleasant and joyful experiences we shared together. Blended families must navigate the shared experiences of two distinct families. This is also very difficult beca...
Dec 05, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 38
So, you’ve made it through Thanksgiving. That’s great! Now, you are looking at the calendar, thinking about all you must do to prepare for Christmas. If only you didn’t have to work every day. If only you weren’t expecting guests. If only you could hire someone to “do” Christmas for you. The “ifs” keep popping into your mind but they do nothing to ease the pressure and stress. We are here to help by sharing how you can “Get Through the Holidays Without Losing It.” On Today’s “Stress Talk” with M...
Nov 28, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 37
We all agree that the holiday season is stressful. The death of a loved one adds and compounds to the stress. How can anyone “get through the holidays without losing it” when they have lost someone significant in their lives? On Today’s “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, I am going to share 5 actions you can take if you Need Ideas to Survive the Holidays After a Loved One Dies. Get to know M.L. Bailey Consultants www.mlbaileyconsultants.com...
Nov 21, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Preparing for the holidays is a stressful time for many women. We try to create the most enjoyable experience for our families and ourselves. But what happens when the unexpected happens. How can women, of a certain age, keep those stress levels in check? On Today’s “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, I am going to share three actions mature women can take to lower stress when you are caught off guard. Get to know M.L. Bailey Consultants www.mlbaileyconsultants.com...
Nov 14, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 35
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is my favorite time of year. Family, food, and festivities all make it a magical time for me. I love the holiday season. I have fond memories of bright colors, twinkling lights, and decorations on everyone’s home. I remember playing in the snow and cold then coming into a warm house that smelled of good food, baked goodies, and my mother’s cologne. My memories, however, could not shield me from the realities of overwhelming stress brought about ...
Nov 07, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 34
This episode is a continuation of last week's discussion. Get to know M.L. Bailey Consultants www.mlbaileyconsultants.com
Oct 30, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 33
During the month of October, we have been talking about underlying fears that increase stress levels. Stress levels have skyrocketed! When you talk to friends, family members or co-workers, you can see it in their faces and hear it in their voices. When will we experience relief? Today, in Stress Talk Live with Marcyline, we are going to address one of those underlying fears and propose ways to address it. This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Get to know M.L. Bailey Consultants www.mlbaileyconsult...
Oct 30, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 32
