Day 5: Emotional Regulation: Understanding Your Feelings Emotions aren’t just abstract feelings. They have a direct impact on your stress levels, your physical health, and the way you respond to the world around you. When you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious, it’s not just in your head—your body reacts too. Your heart rate increases, your…
Cognitive Distortions: Identifying Negative Thought Patterns
Day 4: Cognitive Distortions: Identifying Negative Thought Patterns Your mind is constantly interpreting the world around you, filtering experiences through your thoughts and beliefs. But not all of these interpretations are accurate. Sometimes, the mind distorts reality, making things seem worse than they are. These mental distortions, called cognitive distortions, create unnecessary stress, anxiety, and…
Chronic Stress: The Allostatic Load
Day 3: Chronic Stress: The Allostatic Load Stress doesn’t just come and go. When it’s constant, it builds up, stacking layer upon layer until your body begins to show signs of wear and tear. This cumulative effect is known as allostatic load—the total burden of chronic stress on your body over time. It’s not just…