#210 | When Relaxing Feels Uncomfortable: Stress Relief Strategies for HSPs

Why Relaxing Doesn’t Always Feel Relaxing—And How to Work With It Ever tried to relax, only to feel even more tense? You finally have the time to unwind, but instead of feeling calm, your mind races, your body stays tense, and frustration creeps in. Why does relaxation sometimes feel impossible—even stressful? In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, host Todd Smith, a facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, unpacks the hidden reasons behind this paradox and how to navigate the process of true relaxation. Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode: Why relaxing doesn’t always feel relaxing—and why that’s normal. How to work with the unwinding process instead of resisting it. The key to finding patience and making relaxation a natural part of your life. If stress keeps following you, even in your downtime, this episode is for you. Press play now and learn how to truly let go! 🎧 Todd Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you’re interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

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As a highly sensitive person, are you looking for a more effective way to cope with stress and negative emotions? This show helps highly sensitive people avoid overwhelm, eliminate stress, and find true inner freedom. Listen to discover: • Specific stress management strategies to avoid overwhelm as an HSP • Inspiration and insights by listening to real clients doing their inner work • Personal transformation opportunities through weekly guided meditations Your HSP host, Todd Smith, has been a facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, a way to question and reduce stressful thoughts, since 2007. Through this unique method of stress management, he has helped thousands of clients find inner peace and freedom in their lives. Every Monday, Todd will guide you in a personal experience of inner work. On Wednesdays, you’ll listen to client work sessions and participant questions. And every Friday, you’ll learn strategies you can use to maintain balance in your life as an HSP. If you’re ready to transform your inner experience, start by listening to Episode 123, “Three Types of Stress Affecting Highly Sensitive People and How to Manage Them.”