If you’ve ever tried to change everything at once—your diet, exercise routine, sleep, stress levels—you’re not alone. Most people start with the best intentions, only to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated a few weeks later. The problem isn’t motivation or discipline. The problem is trying to do too much, too soon.
Allostatic load is a term we are going to hear a lot more about in the future. It is used in the field of psychology and medicine to describe the cumulative wear and tear on the body as a result of chronic stress. It refers to the physiological consequences of chronic exposure to stressors, which can lead to a range of negative health outcomes. The concept of allostatic load highlights the interconnectedness of the mind and body, emphasizing the impact of psychological stress on physical health.
Every time we speak to people the first thing, we say is how busy we feel. Have our lives become so much more complex and fuller that we don’t have time to recharge? When we are permanently on “Groundhog Day” and we don’t have moments in our day or week to pause and reflect our…
