Image via Pexels The following article was written by our guest blogger, Adam C. He has written a lot of material for us over the years. Here's another insightful reading to enhance your self-care... Master Everyday Stress with Simple Steps for Lasting Balance Busy parents juggling work and household demands, shift workers managing unpredictable schedules, and office teams balancing constant messages all run into the same problem: everyday stressors stack up faster than they can be addressed. The core tension is staying functional and responsive while the body stays on alert, even when the “threat” is just deadlines, traffic, finances, or relationship strain. Understanding Stress and Your Stress Response Stress is a physiological and psychological response to a challenge, even when the challenge is only perceived. Your brain flags “important or unsafe,” then your stress response shifts you into action mode, speeding up thoughts, tension, and urgency. The key is separating stress s...
This blog is about educating and empowering peers, caregivers, and loved ones with hope for recovery. I describe my experience living with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. I've been in recovery since 2007. I've experienced setbacks, but also triumphed through challenges. I encourage you to share your thoughts and to believe that better days are attainable. Thank you for visiting. Welcome to my life in recovery... Ashley Smith