For now, your best bet is to simply protect your brain from stress as best as you can. To do that, it helps to know what stress looks and feels like.
We tend to most commonly associate stress with irritability or tears, but it’s not always so obvious.
“Cognitive signs of stress can include memory loss, difficulty thinking, concentrating, and decision-making,”
Stress can manifest as physical symptoms as well. For instance, you may experience fatigue, weight loss, headaches, digestive problems, body aches, and joint pain.
Recognize any signs? If so, it may help to start working your way through these tips
How to stay ahead of your stress
1. Get moving
2. Don’t undervalue the power of sleep
3. Eat well
4. Take care of your health
5. Reach out to friends
6. Give your brain a break
Mindfulness exercises like yoga, relaxation, and meditation won’t magically make your stress evaporate, but they can help you better manage it.
Or at least help you feel like you can, which, of course, is half the battle.
