Does time feel more compressed to you? It does to me. My internal calendar is about four months behind what the actual calendar declares the date to be. For many of us, time management can become one more way to feel stressed out. Dealing with stress day to day, it’s hard to imagine a way to make things easier or … [Read more...]
Effects of Chronic Stress in Childhood: Spreading the word
Understanding the effects of childhood stress and trauma took a huge jump around fifteen years ago. 1997 marked the completion of one of the largest studies of childhood stress ever done. The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study examined the reports from over 17,000 adults about stressful or traumatic childhood … [Read more...]
Stress Symptoms Can be the Tip of the Iceberg
As busy people, most of us only begin to pay attention to our bodies when they are doing something dramatic to get our attention. Like a three year old feeling the need to be noticed, our bodies often start out quietly asking, then end up screaming some version of “Listen to me!!!” In our bodies, this often shows up … [Read more...]
Stress Relief FAQ – How do I deal with stress?
In the land of frequently asked questions, I often hear this one: How do I deal with stress? It’s such a simple question, really, and yet packs a punch. “Deal with stress” can mean many things to different people. So can “stress relief.” Let’s look at some of the options here, and their effects. There are common … [Read more...]