Why You Need Stress to Function at a High Level

Novel experiences shape the brain and foster mental agility. At the same time, routines lead to better efficiency and productivity. So how can you balance the “novel and new” with the “old and repeatable?” In this episode, Steph and Albert reveal how they strategically leverage their routines, while also leaving time to engage in spontaneous, high-stress, or challenging ventures. They also address what this means for older and/or retired people who lose their mental acuity as they age. They talk about the role of elders in different cultures, and how these elders don’t "retire" in the conventional sense but instead serve as an essential source of knowledge and leadership for the community - a practice that may help them stay mentally sharp. Mentions The Blue Zones Book --- Questions, suggestions, or thoughts? Shoot us an email at info@mission.org Follow Stephanie on TikTok -> @lifeandtimesofstephanie Hit up Albert on Twitter -> @albert4waves Email us -> info@mission.org Work with us -> Follow Stephanie -> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You can listen to Why You Need Stress to Function at a High Level online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

Why You Need Stress to Function at a High Level is an episode from Mission Daily by Mission.

This episode is 00:10:16 long.

This episode was published on Aug 21, 2024.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Mission Daily when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.