CLEVELAND – Trying to make your mornings less stressful?
It’s easier said than done but finding ways to manage stress after your alarm goes off can make a difference in your overall health.
“Stress is our body’s natural response to perceived challenges or threats, and over time, it can harm both our mental and physical health without a proper recovery period. For example, if you have a stressful day at work and then you’re able to come home and relax, that stress is less destructive. However, chronic, ongoing stress without that relief is much more damaging,” said Beena Persaud, PsyD, a psychologist with Cleveland Clinic.
With April marking Stress Awareness Month, Dr. Persaud said the key to managing your morning stress is preparation.
Whether it’s picking out clothes or…
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