Chronic stress is what happens when your body’s “stress switch” gets stuck in the on position.

A little stress here and there — like running late for a meeting or prepping for a big presentation — can actually sharpen your focus.

But when stress doesn’t let up for weeks, months, or even years, it starts to take a real toll.

This kind of stress often comes from things that feel constant: money worries, a heavy workload, relationship struggles, caregiving, or ongoing health issues.

Your body keeps pumping out stress hormones like cortisol, and instead of helping, it wears you down.

Over time, chronic stress can show up as poor sleep, low energy, anxiety, depression, digestive problems, weight changes, or even higher risk for things like heart disease.

The tricky part? Many people get so used to feeling this way that it starts to feel normal — until their body forces them to pay attention.

The good news is, it doesn’t have to stay that way. With the right tools — whether that’s exercise, mindfulness, better sleep routines, coaching, or professional support — it’s possible to break the cycle and start feeling like yourself again.

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