Stop the Stress: Stress Awareness Month
Stress. It’s a feeling, a physiological response, a state of being, and a burden that often makes us feel powerless. Stress is the natural response generated by our body and brain when we feel overwhelmed by pressures, demands, or challenges. Stress itself is not all bad. In fact, in short bouts, stress helps the body upregulate and prepare to face or meet challenges. Overtime, however, chronic stress can negatively impact our minds and bodies. The way we respond and cope with stress also plays a role in our overall wellbeing. We all handle stress differently. Whatever your coping strategies are, they likely speak to your perception of your ability to manage stress and your skill set for effectively responding to it. The actions we might take in response to stress are countless. Unless you have embarked a journey of self-improvement, your coping tool kit may look empty...
