Experiencing stress is a natural part of life. But when it becomes chronic and is left unmanaged, it can negatively impact us physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through the demands of the day and busy schedules, it can be tempting to plow through stressful feelings and situations and deal with the consequences later. Tracking and monitoring stress levels can serve as an intentional reminder to address our triggers and responses and find healthier ways to cope during difficult seasons. Newer technologies monitor how stress affects our bodies by tracking heart rate, brainwaves, or hormone levels. Stress tracking is becoming more accessible as many devices, such as watches and rings, commonly use heart rate to measure and estimate daily stress levels. The Benefits Stress can often go unmanaged in two common ways. First, we tend to avoid or ignore it. We can [...]