Self-Care, Stress & Cortisol: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
When I was growing up, I had no idea what cortisol was—or even what my adrenal glands did! I thought being tired was just a normal part of life. You’re busy. You’re a student. You’re working. You’re taking care of people. You’re running around all day. Of course you’re tired…right? As I got older and learned more about how stress affects our bodies, I started realizing something: We aren't necessarily supposed to feel completely exhausted, overwhelmed, and “on” all the time. And that got me really interested in the connection between stress, self-care, cortisol, sleep, hormones, and the mind-body connection . Now, just so you know, I am a pretty simple person when it comes to explaining things. I am not clinical. I don't need a huge explanation to understand something. I want someone to tell me: What is it? Does it matter? What can I do about it? That simple! That is how I like to communicate with you—and honestly, it is how I work with my clients, too. So let's break thi...