Stressed out? Overworked? and Overwhelmed? Stress comes in many forms and significantly contributes to inflammation, oxidative stress, adrenal and chronic fatigue, heart disese, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, neurodegenerative disease, aging and early mortality among others. But from a right now, Quality of Life standpoint, who doesn't want to feel like the picture above?
When you feel overwhelmed, stressed, the need to disconnect or mentally tired. Some people feel stress acutely while others don't feel stress at all (but your friends, family and significant other can tell you, if they haven't already). If you don't know whether you are stressed, take an inventory of your emotions, thoughts, behavior, work, health, family, personal and social life or ask a friend, significant other or co-worker.