One morning, the alarm rings and irritation hits instantly. A slow internet connection feels unbearable. A minor comment stings more than it should. This is not a weakness. It is often nervous…
Tag: Stress Management
Mental Load Burnout: Why Constant Thinking Leaves You Emotionally Exhausted
She felt worn out when she got up, not because she had less sleep but her brain was always active. Grocery lists, unread messages, work deadlines, family expectations, and emotional check-ins dominated…
Deciding Fatigue: Having to Make a Continuous Stream of Decisions Drains Our Mental Resources
It was just another morning again when you went to the closet, thought for five minutes, then stood there still undetermined. What would it be, coffee or tea? A workout or a…
High-functioning anxiety: appearing fine while being overwhelmed from within
She answers emails on time. She smiles in meetings. Her life looks sorted from the outside. Yet, when the day finally slows down, her chest feels tight and her thoughts refuse to…
Stress alters hunger hormones, leading to emotional eating. What to do instead?
The day felt stretched out and the kitchen was silent. There was no real hunger, but still, the hand went out for snacks. That particular instance provides an exceptionally clear illustration of…
Oxidative Stress: Daily Habits That Age Your Cells and How to Reverse the Damage Naturally
Every now and then, a complete night’s sleep leaves you feeling exhausted. Your complexion has no radiance. Your digestion is not working well. These symptoms may seem like a coincidence, but they…
Stress Weight Gain: Why Cortisol Stores Fat in the Belly
Maya of all people could not have guessed that it was the tightness of her jeans that would become the first evidence of her waistline expanding, thus, she put the blame on…
Social Media Anxiety: How Online Comparison Impacts Your Mental Health
The Scroll That Starts It All It’s 8 in the morning and your thumb was busy scrolling through Instagram even before you were freshening up. What you see is that each one…
The Mind-Gut Connection: Where Anxiety Begins In Your Belly
Has your stomach ever gotten knotted with tension on a stressful day? Or felt the “butterflies” before you go and present or go on stage? This is not simply your mind, but…
Hormonal Belly: How You May Be Gaining Weight Around Your Belly Because of Stress
Have you ever looked in the mirror and said to yourself: “Why won’t my belly just go away? I’m eating right, and exercising!?” If so, you are not alone. Many people face…