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 sleep 11 to 18 hours a day. School-aged … Read more
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 with the stress in your life. Step 1. Identify … Read more
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 lion. Constantly being in a state of chronic … Read more
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 coaster the stress disappears after a few minutes. This … Read more
What is stress? Stress is a fundamentally biological reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or a response. It’s commonly known as the “fight or flight response.” Imagine being a prehistoric human taking a walk through the grassy plains. Suddenly, you see a dangerous lion! Stress kicks in so your body is prepared to … Read more