Stress is a natural response to challenging situations and we have been living with stress since we first learned to walk! Our bodies need a certain level of stress to protect us in challenging situations. They react to stress by releasing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which prepare us to face a threat. This is often termed the “fight, flight or freeze” response and is crucial for survival to get us out of those sticky situations. However, if our stress levels are too high for too long, then this response can have a detrimental effect and can become harmful […]