Tips on managing stress
There's a particular kind of tiredness that sleep doesn't fix. You wake up already behind. Your mind starts running before your feet hit the floor — the bills, the deadlines, the children, the expectations, the conversations you haven't had, the ones you're dreading. By noon you're already counting down to bedtime. By night you're lying awake, exhausted but unable to switch off. If that sounds familiar, you're not weak. You're not failing. You're stressed — and you're not alone. --- What Stress Actually Is We throw the word around casually, but stress isn't just "feeling busy" or "having a lot on your plate." It's your body's response to demand — real or imagined. When your brain perceives a threat or a pressure, it releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Your heart speeds up. Your muscles tense. Your digestion slows. Your mind sharpens — or spirals. This response was designed to save your life. Run from th...