How Stress Affects Body, Mind, and Emotions

In our fast-paced, rapidly changing world, stress can become our constant companion—something we carry in our muscles, in our thoughts, and in the way we breathe. We push on. We normalize it. But when left unchecked, stress doesn't live quietly in the background. It starts to shape us. It wears down our health, our judgment, and our relationships. Understanding how stress affects us holistically is the first step in learning how to manage it more effectively.