We need stress, but just the right amount, and techniques to keep us healthy and resilient to its detrimental affects when we are on overload.  The relationship between stress and human performance has been studied since the 1800s, and is represented by the curve above.  It helps us understand that stress is not a bad thing, but working within our optimal range drives our performance and quality of life.  We know that stress is an inevitable part of life, but it is our reaction to stress that can help us thrive!

Enhance your quality of life, improve your physical and mental health, and build lasting resiliency to stress with a deep understanding of science necessary to build a toolbox of healthy interventions to combat stress.

In our sessions, you will learn how to transform your relationship with stress by:

• ​Learning the neurophysiology and recent research findings behind the relationship of stress on the body and mind.
• ​ ​Learning the power of your own Relaxation Response. ​​
• Create a consistent practice of self-care interventions including breathwork, meditation techniques, simple yoga postures, sleep hygiene practices, etc.​​

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This instruction is perfect for anyone, but is particularly helpful for those wanting to manage, prevent, and thrive under stress.  For more information, please email me at hartmindbodysolutions@gmail.com

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FACTS ABOUT STRESS:

• The prevalence of stress in primary care is high..70-80% of all visits to primary care physicians are caused by a stress-related component
• About 33 percent of people report feeling extreme stress
• 77 percent of people experience stress that affects their physical health
• 73 percent of people have stress that impacts their mental health
• 48 percent of people have trouble sleeping because of stress
• 75 percent of Americans experienced moderate to high stress levels in the past month
• Stress is the number one health concern of high school students​

​The most common symptoms of stress and the percentage of people who experienced them include:

• Irritability and anger: 45 percent of people
• Fatigue or low energy: 41 percent
• Lack of motivation or interest in things: 38 percent
• Anxiety, nervousness or worry: 36 percent
• Headaches: 36 percent
• Feeling sad or depressed: 34 percent
• Indigestion, acid reflux or upset stomach: 26 percent
• Muscle tension: 23 percent
• Appetite changes: 21 percent