How Stress Affects Us
Updated: Apr 15
Stress - there's good stress and bad stress, right?
Sure, but I prefer to take "good" and "bad" out of it.
The truth is there is unnecessary stress - worrying about future events, catastrophizing, etc. and
necessary stress - new job, new home, marriage, divorce, kids... these stressful (and sometimes wonderful) things come up.

What happens when it gets out of control?
Stress affects our:
Sleep
Mood
Energy levels
Productivity
Digestion
Immune function
Our cells
That's right, stress even affects us at a cellular level.
If stress is so common, why is it a problem?
We have embraced stressful ways of living, eating, and gotten away from listening to ourselves to provide rest, balance, and healthy ways to feel better.
When we are stressed for long periods of time it causes:
Fatigue
Increase in weight
Sleep issues
Anxiety
Reduce mental clarity
More susceptible to colds, the flu, and other illnesses

There are many ways to reduce stress and connect with yourself by grounding.
Yoga
Meditation
Breathwork
Tai Chi
Qigong
Nature Walks
Being in the sunshine
Exercise
Nutritious eating
Many more!
Even just 10 minutes per day is a great way to start.
Looking for a super quick way to de-stress and reconnect with your body?
Check out my 1-minute meditation.
It's excellent to use before or after challenging meeting, conversations, and situations.