stress is stealing your success

Stress is Stealing Your Success, Here's How to Regain Control of Your Day

February 28, 20252 min read

The Hidden Cost of Operating on Overdrive

Stress isn’t just about how you feel—it’s running the show behind how you think, decide, and perform.

Signs you’re leading from stress instead of strategy:

🚨 You wake up already feeling behind.
🔥 You’re constantly putting out fires instead of executing big-picture goals.
😵‍💫 Your energy crashes mid-day, making deep work nearly impossible.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. But here’s the good news: this cycle isn’t permanent.

A Little Science on Stress & Leadership Performance

Chronic stress drains your mental clarity, weakens your decision-making, and limits your creativity. And the stats? They’re wild.

📊 75-90% of all doctor visits are linked to stress-related conditions, from heart disease to anxiety disorders.
📊 Workplace stress leads to 120,000 deaths annually in the U.S. and costs businesses up to $300 billion every year.

Forget about engagement and retention—this is a crisis we must fix. And I’m on a mission to help high-performing leaders like you take back control.


“You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
— James Clear

Elite leaders don’t just manage stress. They prevent it. And it starts with how you lead your day.

TRY THIS:

The 3-Minute Morning Reset for High Achievers

If I could show you a simple shift to take your mornings from reactive to resilient in just 3 minutes—would you do it?

Here’s how:

🔹 Breathe: Close your eyes, inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4. This resets your nervous system.
🔹 Set Your Intention: What’s one thing that will make today a win? Focus on that.
🔹 Move: A few stretches, bounces, a sun salutation is lovely, or deep breaths. This kickstarts your energy and focus.

Tiny shifts. Massive results.

Want my Proven Routine That Works?

This Daily Power Routine eliminates stress before it starts.

Are you ready to lead your day like a powerhouse? Download your free guide and start your 5-day sprint to a stress-free, high-performance routine!

👉 Grab it free here for a limited time https://www.powerhouseleaders.com

I help high-performing business leaders and entrepreneurs achieve peak performance in work and life by aligning their mind, body, and purpose, so they lead stronger, longer—with energized teams, thriving organizations, and superior results.

By eliminating the mental, emotional, and physical weight holding you back, I guide you to feel your best, think with clarity, and show up powerfully in all areas of life—because true leadership starts with YOU.

Stephana Johnson

I help high-performing business leaders and entrepreneurs achieve peak performance in work and life by aligning their mind, body, and purpose, so they lead stronger, longer—with energized teams, thriving organizations, and superior results. By eliminating the mental, emotional, and physical weight holding you back, I guide you to feel your best, think with clarity, and show up powerfully in all areas of life—because true leadership starts with YOU.

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