What is Stress?

Most of us are likely well aware of what stress feels like. We all experience stress on a day to day basis and we need stress in our lives as a protective mechanism for adjusting to and responding to our surroundings. Stress can also be a great motivator and move us to action. Too much stress, however, can have the opposite effect.Stress has a major impact on our bodies, our emotions and our minds.

Stress can leave us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and unable to maintain our current activity level.

Before you leave this site, take a look at how our bodies respond to stress!