Are you aware :: by close proximity, we can catch stress from others?

Let’s talk about a leaky situation…

After speaking with someone, have you ever felt a complete drain?

When walking into a high energy room, do you feel as if you leave with it all sucked out of you?

Nerd tip :: cortisol, our primary stress hormone - literally leaks out of our bodies during times of stress and those surrounding us absorb it.

Being mindful of our own stress level is crucial for our health … but also those we may inadvertently impact.

Signs of elevated cortisol levels can include ::

• sleep disruption

• belly fat // weight gain

• indigestion

• irritability

• skin dryness 

A few ways to calm cortisol levels ::

• adequate sleep

• deep breaths

• journaling
  (or speaking aloud - even if it’s with yourself!!)

• reducing caffeine intake

• walking / exercising
  (sweating out excess cortisol)

• lifting heavy
  (namely in theAM to burn down cortisol)

**acute stress to reduce chronic stress :: take a peak at the following blog if you missed it**

Try any number of these to support your own well-being as well as those you could potentially be spreading your stress wealth with … and live better!!