For many of us, it’s something of an adrenaline rush to stay as busy as possible. We’ll be the first to admit that maximizing efficiency as part of our already hectic daily routine is highly satisfying – especially when I’m able to accomplish so much more in a day than we ever thought possible. But there comes a point when loading up our schedules with too many obligations becomes detrimental to our health and we need to pause and take a serious look at the stressors in our lives. Stress is a major killer in our world today. It is so damaging to our bodies, in fact, that it ranks right up … [Read more...]
Stress Management
MaxLiving Perspective: Incorporating the 5 Essentials Acute stress, the kind you feel when you have to give a presentation, or before a race, is normal, healthy, and signifies that your stress hormones are hard at work. Chronic stress is the type when you experience prolonged periods of uncomfortable emotions accompanied by biochemical, physiological, and behavioral responses to situations you feel are out of your control. However, your stress response system wasn’t meant to stay constantly activated. Underlying chronic stress is cortisol. This hormone helps your body manage … [Read more...]
