Posts tagged "destress"
The problem with feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and stressed throughout the day is the constant release of stress hormones such as cortisol. Cortisol increases glucose in your bloodstream and ships it to your brain. These hormones can affect the functioning of...
The immune system releases proteins called cytokines during sleep. When we're under stress or fighting an infection, we need more cytokines. Additionally, the formation of infection-fighting antibodies and cells is reduced when you don't get enough sleep. Without enough sleep,...
Whether you enjoy art or you’re quick to label yourself as “not the creative type,” art therapy can be a useful tool to help you unwind and destress.Art therapy is defined as “a discipline that incorporates creative methods of expression...
Nourish your human needs Have you ever heard of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? It’s a motivational theory in psychology composed of a five-tier model of human needs. At the bottom of the pyramid, our basic human needs include rest, security, and...