Stress is an important, although potentially dangerous and destructive, part of being human. We need it to alert us when there is danger, or help us keep deadlines.
Too often, however, our stress response gets triggered unnecessarily, such as by worries or other negative thoughts, or it stays triggered too long, or just never lets up! These are the times our longterm health is at risk, not to mention short-term physical, mental and emotional well-being. Prolonged stress has been shown a significant contributor to, even predictor of, those non-communicable diseases later in life that plague our society--type-2 diabetes, heat and respiratory illnesses, weight and cholesterol problems, gastrointestinal issues, and the suffering from chronic pain.
This blog is an extension of the Metro West Stress Management & Resilience website, www.managemystress.net. I hope you enjoy these posts. Please feel free to leave your insights in the comment section. May you advance on your path to better health and well-being!
Elisabeth
Elisabeth Carter Ed.M., MFA, completed the training to provide SMART at the Benson Henry Institute in 2015. For information about her Metro-West (Boston) based program, visit www.managemystress.net.
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