Have you ever noticed your shoulders getting tight during a busy day, your stomach feeling uncomfortable before an important meeting, or your heart beating faster for no obvious reason?You might blame these changes on tiredness, hunger, or a bad night's sleep. But sometimes, your body is responding to stress before your mind fully recognises it.
When you face pressure, your brain activates a stress response that prepares your body to deal with a challenge. This response can affect your heartbeat, breathing, muscles, digestion, and sleep. While short-term stress is a normal part of life, ongoing stress can affect your physical and emotional health.
