In my last post, I discussed the concept of "stress bragging" - that tendency to boast about our stress levels as a way to highlight our productivity and importance. I touched on ways to curb this habit in ourselves, but what about when others do it? Here are some effective strategies for handling stress bragging from friends, colleagues, or acquaintances.

Have you made any of these statements lately?

“I have so much going on. I hardly have time to breathe.”

“I’m working on just a few hours of sleep. I just have so much going on.”

“I haven’t had anything to eat all day. My schedule is just so packed.”

“I haven’t had a day off in, I don’t know when. It’s just nonstop.”

“I have so many projects I’m juggling right now. It’s just crazy how busy I am.”

If so, you might be engaging in what’s known as "stress bragging." But what exactly is stress bragging?