StressAwareness – Be Well Solutions

The Next Generation of Stress Tracking

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 [...]

Tips for Handling Stressors that are Beyond Your Control

Stressful situations occur every day. Some conditions are within our control and can be alleviated or changed, while others lie beyond our control. We cannot regulate things like traffic, the behavior of others, or environmental factors, but they can still bring worry, anxiety, and frustration. Learning to accept and respond to situations you cannot control will bring healthy stress management and resiliency for the future. Identify and Acknowledge Your Stress Managing stress begins with identifying and acknowledging our stressors. As our body reacts to stressful situations, we can’t brush them under the rug and wait for them to disappear. Learning to cope and carry on healthily can help you adapt during challenging times. Pay attention to your warning signs. While you might not always notice stressors piling on, you are more likely to see changes in your behavior, sleep, emotions, [...]

The Science of Stress: Understanding Its Effects on the Mind and Body

Stress is something we often experience daily. Anytime we face a stressful situation, the body automatically prepares to react. It releases stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline that act to increase our heart rate and breathing, contract muscles, and elevate blood sugar for quick energy. These functions are necessary to help us respond in an emergency. However, prolonged and unmanaged stress can become chronic and negatively affect both mind and body. Stress and the Body Chronic stress affects every system of the body. Tense muscles can lead to soreness, neck and back pain, headaches, and migraines. Consistently elevated stress hormone levels increase the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It can trigger or exacerbate respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions. Long-term stress can also suppress immune system function and cause fertility and reproduction complications. Chronic stress even affects the body [...]

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