Our bodies stress response, the “flight-or-fight” reaction, can be life saving as it helps us deal with a physical threat. We need the energy, speed, concentration and agility either to protect ourselves or to run as fast as possible.
However if this response is constantly activated it can cause many physical and psychological problems. “The long-term activation of the stress-response system — and the subsequent overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones — can disrupt almost all your body's processes, increasing your risk of obesity, insomnia, digestive problems, heart disease, depression, memory impairment, physical illnesses and other complications.”(mayoclinic.com)
In our modern day lives, stress triggers can be constant both at work and home.
It is no wonder that Stress Management is critical to our well-being and health.
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