Prioritize self care during periods of stress

Prioritize self care during periods of stress

Stress isn’t just a feeling; it’s a physiological response. When you’re stressed, your body releases cortisol, the “stress hormone.” A little cortisol is helpful – it prepares you to deal with immediate threats. But chronic stress keeps cortisol levels elevated, which can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health.

Prioritize self-care for a happier lifestyle always

Ever feel like your brain just won’t quiet down when you try to sleep? Like you’re stuck on a never-ending to-do list, even when you’re lying in bed? You’re not alone. So many of us struggle with winding down, and it impacts everything – our mood, our energy, even our ability to handle daily stress.

Cultivate self-compassion finding ways to reconnect with yourself

Cultivate self-compassion finding ways to reconnect with yourself

Life gets…busy. Really busy. Between work, family, social obligations, and just the general demands of modern living, it’s easy to lose touch with the most important person in your life: you. Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions, operating on autopilot?