Real Stress vs. Self-Inflicted Stress
Thu Feb 05 2026
Most people say they’re stressed — but what they really mean is everything feels heavy and out of control. The problem isn’t stress itself. It’s the kind of stress you’re unknowingly creating and stacking on top of an already hard life. What Makes This Episode DifferentThis episode breaks down the difference between real stress and self-inflicted stress — why one is unavoidable, why the other is draining you, and how discipline and fitness help regulate chaos instead of adding more pressure.Who This Is ForIf you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like life is harder than it should be — especially during a tough season — this episode will help you identify what you can’t control and eliminate what you don’t need to be carrying.00:00 – When Everything Feels Heavy01:05 – What Real Stress Actually Is02:45 – Why Stress Isn’t a Personal Failure04:10 – How We Stack Stress on Top of Stress05:25 – What Self-Inflicted Stress Looks Like07:05 – Why This Kind of Stress Drains You08:20 – How Fitness Regulates Chaos09:40 – The Three Questions That Reduce Stress10:20 – Handle What’s Real. Remove What’s Not.Learn more here:https://www.battleharder.comCONNECT / FOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlefitted
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Most people say they’re stressed — but what they really mean is everything feels heavy and out of control. The problem isn’t stress itself. It’s the kind of stress you’re unknowingly creating and stacking on top of an already hard life. What Makes This Episode DifferentThis episode breaks down the difference between real stress and self-inflicted stress — why one is unavoidable, why the other is draining you, and how discipline and fitness help regulate chaos instead of adding more pressure.Who This Is ForIf you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like life is harder than it should be — especially during a tough season — this episode will help you identify what you can’t control and eliminate what you don’t need to be carrying.00:00 – When Everything Feels Heavy01:05 – What Real Stress Actually Is02:45 – Why Stress Isn’t a Personal Failure04:10 – How We Stack Stress on Top of Stress05:25 – What Self-Inflicted Stress Looks Like07:05 – Why This Kind of Stress Drains You08:20 – How Fitness Regulates Chaos09:40 – The Three Questions That Reduce Stress10:20 – Handle What’s Real. Remove What’s Not.Learn more here:https://www.battleharder.comCONNECT / FOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlefitted