Stress
A certain amount of stress in life is normal and it can even be helpful. so stress is neither bad nor good. Stress is the body’s way of rising to a challenge, and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, stamina and increased alertness. It increases your heart rate, changes your breathing, and releases hormones into your system.
We all need a certain level of stress to be productive, to motivate us to achieve our goals. Stress becomes a problem when it tips over from being helpful to just plain overwhelming. Too much stress over a long period of time leads to exhaustion and burn-out, so it’s important that you keep your stress in check.
Recognising high or unhealthy stress levels is important. Unfortunately, sometimes we get desensitised to feeling on edge and we stop noticing stress signals such as feeling irritable, anxious, panicky or worried most of the time. We might also have sleeping problems, have difficulty concentrating or feel disconnected from others.
If you’re experiencing any of these signs, it’s a good indicator that you may need to work on stress relief and management strategies. Our team are skilled to help in this area.