Become Stress-Proof with Smile
Recently, I heard an 8-year-old using words like "depression" and "stress." It made me wonder - where are they learning this from? The answer is from the people around them. Agree? This month, I want to talk about stress because it has become a common word we hear from almost everyone, across all age groups. Let’s begin with a smile! 😊 What is Stress? Is All Stress Real? Stress is a physiological response triggered by the release of cortisol in our body. Let’s take a step back in time. In ancient days, humans had to hunt for food while facing real dangers like wild animals. Whenever there was a threat, the brain would signal the body through this hormone called cortisol, preparing us to fight or flee. Fast forward to today - there are no wild animals roaming around, yet we still feel stressed, Why? Because in today’s world, anything that makes us uncomfortable feels like a threat. This stress mostly comes from: Comparisons Not meeting expectations Neglecting mind,...