One of the best ways to start managing stress is to focus on your daily habits and routines. Do you have the so-called “basics” covered? You have heard and maybe even read about them before: exercising, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and so on. But have you evaluated how well you do each of these well-being habits and even if you are doing them consistently? Consistency is the key to building and maintaining healthy habits.
Physical Effects of Stress
Stress is a natural response that your body has to any kind of demand or threat. When you sense danger, you would hope that your body reacts appropriately and kicks it into high gear. This automatic process is known as ‘fight or flight’, aka the ‘stress response’. This is meant to protect you, but when this response keeps firing daily, your health could be at serious risk.