By Juliann Scholl — 2021
Although stress can certainly interfere with getting a good night’s sleep, it doesn’t have to take control of your life.
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The pandemic has stripped our emotional reserves even further, laying bare our unique physical, social, and emotional vulnerabilities.
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Our heart deserves better than to be loaded down with never-ending stress. A certain level of stress can be beneficial and may lead to actual problem solving. However, a lot of our stress is unnecessary and even harmful.
Whatever you may think can get in the way of a successful college experience, chances are you won’t think of one of the most important factors: how long and how well you sleep. And not just on weekends, but every day, Monday through Sunday.
If your business plan doesn’t include dealing with stress, you must not realize what you’re getting yourself into.
Surveys have shown that Americans are experiencing elevated levels of stress and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic, which experts say could contribute to panic attacks.
Most genetic studies completely ignore the science of epigenetics, which is how the environment actually turns certain genes on or off.
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Finland’s Arctic circle might not seem like a great place to run a marathon barefoot and in shorts—unless you’re Wim Hof. Hof, better known as "The Iceman," has attained roughly two dozen world records by completing marvellous feats of physical endurance in conditions that would kill others.
Your response to the demands of the world determines your stress level. Take time to consider common stressors and how they affect you.
According to the Center for Disease Control, 80% of visits to the doctor are believed to be stress-related. Yet what is “stress” if not fear, anxiety, and worry dressed up in more socially acceptable clothing?
“Scientific studies have found that chanting can decrease stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as increase positive mood, feelings of relaxation and focused attention,” Perry says.