Alex And Michelle Working The Coffee Bar At Hillvue

 

Take a minute to ask anyone—including yourself—how they’re doing. Chances are you’ll hear words like “busy,” ”rushed,” or “swamped.” You know the drill; these are just ways folks communicate that they’re stressed. Stress is ubiquitous, and for most people, it serves as the backdrop of their lives. A mentor of mine has referred to stress as the “wallpaper of the 21st century.”

Many people celebrate stress and pride themselves on being busy. In fact, a good deal of folks would tell you they wouldn’t know what to do with themselves if they weren’t so busy. Ah, stress…what a bugger. Stress isn’t bad; in fact, just like the Goldilocks Principle tells us, we need just the right amount to thrive. Too little can be just as harmful and impairing as too much.

By and large, however, most people have too much on their plates (even if it’s just a matter of perception). And too much stress can do quite a number on your body.