by Journey | Dec 21, 2021 | Sleep, Well-Being
Different individuals need different amounts of sleep and the quality of sleep matters. However, there are good general rules of thumb for how long you should aim to sleep, depending on age. As we get older, we tend to need less sleep. It is recommended that babies...
by Journey | Dec 21, 2021 | Sleep, Well-Being
Sleep is an essential function that has wide ranging benefits. While science does not fully understand what happens when we sleep, we do know that getting enough sleep can have a variety of positive effects on both the body and the mind. Good sleepers tend to...
by Journey | Dec 21, 2021 | Calm, Well-Being
By this point, you’ve learned all about the nature of stress, techniques for dealing with acute stress, and lifestyle changes for dealing with chronic stress. You have all the tools you need. Now it’s time to put it into action by creating a plan to deal...
by Journey | Dec 9, 2021 | Calm, Well-Being
Many people can find themselves experiencing stress most, if not all, of the time. When acute stress does not end, it turns into chronic stress. Your body was designed to only experience stress during short periods of time when it is facing a specific threat, like a...
by Journey | Dec 9, 2021 | Calm, Well-Being
Acute Stress Acute stress is the fight or flight reaction that occurs in response to a specific, identifiable stressor. Acute stress goes away when the stressor goes away. For example, you may be stressed when riding a roller coaster, but once you get off the roller...
by Journey | Dec 9, 2021 | Calm, Well-Being
Stress – Good or Bad? While stress is often viewed as bad for you, stress is often useful in many situations. Everyone experiences stress. By reacting to important situations with stress, your body enables you to be alert and ready to respond. For example, the...
