Stress-Free Living

di Aino Gabriella Virtanen (Autore)

Hardcore Publish LLC, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In the quiet moments before dawn, when the world still holds its breath, many of us find ourselves wide awake, minds racing with worries about the day ahead. This familiar scenario reflects one of the most pervasive challenges of modern life: the persistent presence of stress and anxiety that seems to weave itself into the fabric of our daily existence. Understanding these forces is the first step toward reclaiming our peace of mind and creating a life characterized by greater calm and resilience. Stress, in its most fundamental form, represents our body's natural response to perceived threats or challenges. This response system evolved over thousands of years to help our ancestors survive in dangerous environments, triggering the release of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline that prepare us for immediate action. When faced with a charging predator or natural disaster, this fight-or-flight response proved invaluable for survival. However, in our contemporary world, where physical threats are relatively rare, our stress response system often activates in response to psychological pressures, work deadlines, relationship conflicts, and financial concerns. The challenge lies in the fact that our ancient stress response system cannot distinguish between a genuine physical threat and a demanding email from our supervisor. Our bodies react with the same intensity whether we are running from danger or sitting in a traffic jam, worried about being late for an important meeting. This mismatch between our evolved stress response and modern life circumstances creates a state of chronic activation that can lead to significant physical and mental health consequences.

• Autore: Aino Gabriella Virtanen
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:49:34
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Hardcore Publish LLC
• EAN: 9798318451621

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