Whenever you’re stressed, your cortisol levels, which is also known as the stress hormone, increase 2-5x from their normal state.
However, not all stress is equal. Humans can experience two types of stress: short-term or chronic. The difference? One has a clear endpoint while the other never ends.
An instance of short-term stress would be worrying about meeting a deadline. Why? A deadline is a tangible goal with a clear endpoint, ultimately challenging your cortisol to excel toward it.
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